film hygrometer element-An electrical hygrometer element constructed of a plastic strip coated with a film of carbon black dispersed in a hygroscopic binder. Variations in atmospheric moisture content vary the volume of the binder and thus change the resi ...

Destroyed By Hurricane

Ratio between measured shaft power and the adiabatic compression power, referring to measured mass flow.

A hygrometer in which the sensitive element is a strand or strands of human hair, the length of which is a function of the relative humidity of the air.

Liberian (Flag)

The load that a power generation unit or other electrical apparatus or heating unit is rated by the manufacture to be able to meet or supply.

A computed characteristic of a particular river basin, expressed as the time difference between the time-center of mass of rainfall and the time-center of mass of resulting runoff.

The difference between amounts of precipitation and runoff for a given storm. It is that portion of the precipitation that remains in the basin as soil moisture, surface storage, ground water, etc.

Tanker Caustic Soda.

A financial ratio which is similar to the current ratio, but more stringent. It is defined.

A system of estimating and reporting wind speed, originally based on the effect of various wind speeds on the amount of canvas that a full-rigged nineteenth century frigate could carry.

Norway (Flag)

Water

Undisturbed environmental surroundings, particularly to air and temperature.

A written receipt in full, in discharge from all claims.

The rope which goes round a sail, and to which the canvass is sewed.

Belgian ShipMaster's Association Professional Association for shipmasters legally recognized by decision of the Belgian Council of State of 29th November 1977. Main international objective: safety of shipping & promotion of the profession. Practically BES ...

The turning of the blade of an oar from the vertical to the horizontal while it is being taken aback for the next stroke. This reduces the windage on the blade thus reducing the effort expended.

In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern.

Part Cargo