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Volume flow rate measured in cubic meters per minute (or per hour)

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

Buoy at seaward end of channel leading from a port.

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Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the air receiver.

Erosion rate per unit of erosion index in a cultivated continuous fallow soil.

UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

States that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the constituent gases. The partial pressure is the pressure each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the mixture.

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The extremities of a yard.

An unusually strong wind. In storm-warning terminology, a wind of 34 to 47 knots (39 to 54 miles per hour or 62-87 kilometers per hour).

A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

A point located en route between two other points.

Most common material is phenolic resin-impregnated laminated fabrics, such as asbestos or cotton cloth. For oil free service, bronze and carbon/graphite vanes are used.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.

Good order and readiness.

The storing of goods/cargo.

An instrument that uses radio waves to communicate with other vessels. VHF very high frequency - radios are common for marine use, but are limited in range. Single Side Band SSB - radios have longer ranges.