Is a measure of the rate of change of viscosity with temperature. Oils with high VI have low viscosity changes.

See 'American-style.

A type of inhibitor that appreciably changes the potential of u metal to a more noble (positive) value.

Readily taking up and retaining moisture.

Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

A heat absorbing reaction or a reaction that requires heat.

A power line for supplying electricity within a specified area.

A professional person qualified to give clients financial planning.

Maritime Defense Zones

Fittings on the mast to which the forestay and shrouds attach.

The standard deviation of a sufficiently large number of measurements of the same quantity by the same instrument or method. The non-correctable part of the inaccuracy of an instrument, it represents the limit of measurement precision. The uncertainty of ...

Bar gauge (similar to the acronym "psig")

(Delivered Ex Quay, [Duty Paid]) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale which means the DDU term has been fulfilled when the goods have been available to the buyer on the quay (wharf) at the named port of destination, cleared for importation. The s ...

The falling tide when the water recedes out to the sea and the water level lowers; a period or state of decline.

Open Shelter Deck ship.

Trim And Stability Booklet

These are official trade shipping terms agreed by the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris.

An anode that is insoluble in the electrolyte under the conditions prevailing in the electrolysis.

One of the radiation laws which states that the wavelength of maximum radiation intensity for a black body is inversely proportional to the absolute temperature of the radiating black body.

A large number of thermocouples connected in series.