European Harbour Masters Association

Grain

Large and long-winged seabird of the southern hemisphere capable of long flights. It was believed among seamen that albatrosses embodied the souls of dead sailors, and it was considered unlucky to kill one.

Liberian (Flag)

A passive or mechanical device used to ventilate an attic space, primarily to reduce heat buildup and moisture condensation.

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Japanese Classification Society

A curved metal spar for handling a boat or other heavy objects.

The transfer of ownership of an item from one person to another. The 'item' may be tangible or.

United States Agency for International Development

The main industrial non-ferrous metals excluding precious metals and minor metals. These are.

International Forest Product Transport Association

Electrotechnical Commission

A component of a electrochemical battery. A 'primary' cell consists of two dissimilar elements, known as 'electrodes,' immersed in a liquid or paste known as the 'electrolyte.' A direct current of 1-1.5 volts will be produced by this cell. A 'secondary' c ...

Permanent Group of Experts (in agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures).

A segregated structure consisting of alternating nearly parallel bands of different composition, typically aligned in the direction of primary hot working.

An instrument for determining the dust content of a sample of air. Also spelled conimeter.

(BOT)The difference between a country's exports and imports over a given period of time.

42 U.S. gallons (306 pounds of oil, or 5.78 million Btu).

In heating and cooling system distribution ductwork, the transformation pieces connecting horizontal round leaders to vertical rectangular stacks.

The illuminating power of a standard candle employed as a unit for determining the illuminating quality of an illuminant.