Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

An endowment assurance, on the life of a child, which can be taken as cash at maturity or converted.

Nickname for a dinghy

A boat with one hull.

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available ...

An allowable expense subtracted from gross income to reduce income tax liability. An exemption.

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

The ratio of energy reflected from a surface in a given waveband to the energy incident in that waveband.

Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

See Terms of Sale.

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

1.Dead reckoning.2.Double Reduction.3. Dead Reckoning

Solar energy conversion technologies that convert solar energy to electricity, by heating a working fluid to power a turbine that drives a generator. Examples of these systems include central receiver systems, parabolic dish, and solar trough.

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

An acid carbonate.