On-Board Quantity (before loading)

A line leading from forward on the ship and secured to a forward inboard thwart of the boat in such a way as to permit quick release.

Account.

A special type of oil free, positive displacement reciprocating compressor, working without piston rings. The seal between piston and cylinder wall is produced by a series of labyrinths.

Agency for International Development.

Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (containers): A measurement of cargo-carrying capacity on a containership, referring to a common container size of 20 ft in length.

A type of hygrometer which measures the water vapor content of the atmosphere by means of the absorption of vapor by a hygroscopic chemical.

Qualified Individual (OPA 90)

In a solar thermal system, the ratio of solar energy striking the absorber that is absorbed by the absorber to that of solar energy striking a black body (perfect absorber) at the same temperature. The absorptivity of a material is numerically equal to it ...

Striking "bells" a little before the proper time at the end of a watch. More generally, doing something unjustifiably or unnecessarily early.

The use of mechanical heat pipes or pumps to transport heat by circulating heat transfer fluids.

In the direction of the stern. The opposite of ahead.

Fuel Quantity Indicator Floristic Quality Index (ecological index) FQI Fuel Quantity Indicator FQI Federal Quality Institute FQI Fibre Quality Index (textiles) FQI Food Quality Indicator FQI Final Quality Inspection (Mazda Motor Corp.) ...

The situation of the helm when it is put in the direction from which the wind blows.

American Society For Testing and Materials. -- a society for developing standards for materials and test methods.

Generally in law, the voluntary relinquishing of all rights, title or possession of property.

H2B Radio transmission designatorSelective calling signal using a single frequency code, single-sideband, full carrier. (ALRS)

The passing of a substance or force into the body of another substance.

Code of Shipmanagement Standards

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Maritime Transport Committee is part of this organization. Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (OGMSA)It is the United States initiative to establish a world–wide maritime information ...