A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.

a filter medium that retains contaminants primarily within tortuous passages.

An order to hold a vessel on the course she is heading.

A group of solar collectors or solar modules connected together.

The dividend declared before annual earnings are established. Companies in the UK usually pay two.

Sailing term used to indicate a sailing vessel underway with no headsails set.

Fitted with drilling rig (oil derrick with rotary drill and a mud pumping system), drilling for petroleum.

Cruising in shallow water and spending the nights in coves.

The frames or timbers of a ship as they rise from the keel to form the shape of the hull.

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

A unit for the quantity of electricity transported in 1 second by a current of 1 ampere.

A general term applied to the energy that is converted to a form that can not be effectively used (lost) during the operation of an energy producing, conducting, or consuming system.

A device that converts high-pressure steam, produced in a boiler, into mechanical energy that can then be used to produce electricity by forcing blades in a cylinder to rotate and turn a generator shaft.

The air compressor continues to run and air supply is matched to the demand by partial unloading. This can be accomplished by a regulator controlled floating inlet or by step unloading.

Cash, cheques etc. which circulate in an economy as an accepted means of.

Where documents presented by an Exporter under a Letter of Credit do not comply with the terms of the Letter of Credit or are inconsistent with other documents presented.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

Turbines or engines in which gas expands, does work, and undergoes a drop in temperature.

Water that is suitable for drinking, as defined by local health officials.