The measurement around the body of a ship. The half girth is taken from the center line of the keel to the upper deck beam end.

Inboard

An air pollution control device that removes organic contaminants by oxidizing them into carbon dioxide and water through a chemical reaction using a catalysis, which is a substance that increases (or decreases) the rate of a chemical reaction without bei ...

Ore/Coil Carrier.

Used for lashing down sails, awnings, etc., a series of round turns where the end is passed over the standing part and under the bight and pulled taut on each turn.

Same as balloon cover.

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

Installations character for Cargo Handling Appliances.

An exchange of products or services between individuals without the involvement of.

(1) Permanently damaging a metal or alloy by heating to cause either incipient melting or intergranular oxidation. See also over-heating. (2) In grinding, getting the work hot enough to cause discoloration or to change the microstructure by tempering or h ...

A thermometer. the sensitive element of which consists of two metal strips which have different coefficients of expansion and are brazed together. The distortions of the system in response to temperature variations are used as a measure of temperature. It ...

Electrotechnical Commission

Newly Independent States

Offshore Engineering Department.

Same as strain hardening.

ACRONYM - A unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons through a conductor. One volt across one ohm of resistance causes a current flow of one ampere. One ampere is equal to 6.25 x 1018 electrons per second passing a set point in a circuit. A ...

The reply to an officer's order signifying that he is understood and will be obeyed (I understand).

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

Out Of Gauge.

An institution which takes deposits from individuals, companies, organisations etc..