A rope used for towing or, mooring.

The degradation of a solid body resulting from its exposure to cavitation. This may include loss of material, surface deformation, or changes in properties or appearance.

U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.

Corrosion resulting from an electrochemical cell caused by a thermal gradient.

Manufacturing Technology Program.

Flag/Ownership/Management

A liquid-in-metal thermometer in which mercury is enclosed in a steel envelope. The change in internal pressure caused by the temperature variation is measured by a Bourdon tube which is connected to the mercury by a capillary tube. This instrument is hig ...

Girobank was established in 1968 and known then as the National Girobank. It was set up by the Post.

A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

Noting is a preliminary form of protesting a Bill of Exchange - that is - an initial official statement that the bill of exchange or promissory note has not been paid.

Cubic Meters

A protective coating applied to circuits.

A reversing thermometer (for seawater temperature) which is not protected against hydrostatic pressure. The mercury bulb is therefore squeezed, and the amount of mercury broken off on reversal is a function of both temperature and of hydrostatic pressure.

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit; equal to 252 calories.

Outer Continental Shelf

A class of instruments employed to determine the electric potential at a point in the atmosphere, and ultimately the atmospheric electric field.

A thin, flexible wooden or plastic strip inserted into a pocket (batten pockets) on the back part (leech) of a sail to stiffen it and assist in keeping its form.

A bill of lading term to provide surrender of the original bill of lading before freight is released; usually associated with a shipment covered under a letter of credit.

An option which can be exercised at any time until expiry (unlike European style options which can.

A device used to simulate the angle of the sun for assessing shading potentials of building structures or landscape features.