The combining of rooms in a structure according to similar heating and cooling patterns. Zoning requires using more than one thermostat to control heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.

Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam (range)

Whether In Free Pratique Or Not.

Able seaman.

See Bareboat Charter.

A pressure rating in psi for valves. W. Water, O. Oil, G. Gas

An instrument that uses radio waves to communicate with other vessels. VHF very high frequency - radios are common for marine use, but are limited in range. Single Side Band SSB - radios have longer ranges.

Year of Grace Survey

1.Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.2.Bow Loading System

A winch with the ability to drop and hoist the anchor which is tied with a rope or a rope combined with chain and to hold and storage rope may be fixed or not the warping ends

Allocation by a seaman of a percentage of his wages.

The diffusion layer or the hypothetical thickness of this layer as given by the theory of Nernst, is defined by:id = n F D (Co - C)/dwhere, id = the diffusion limited current density, D = the diffusion coefficient, Co = the concentration at the electrode ...

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, a storm's center and direction of travel can be determined by using Buys Ballot's Law. To do this, face the wind and extend your right arm out at about 90

Any soft, gentle breeze.

Old Navy nickname for a flogging, particularly when across a gun.

Accord du transport Dangereux par Route (European accord for the transport of dangerous good by road)

Warehouse Withdrawal for Transportation Exportation (WDT&E)Allows merchandise that has been withdrawn from a bonded warehouse at one port to be transported in bond through the U.S. to be exported from another port, without paying duty.

Value of a property at the end of the voyage in which there has been a general loss.

Code of Safe Working Practices For Merchant Seamen

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals