The net transfer of electric charge per unit time. Also called electric current. See also current density.

A vessel discharges part of its cargo at anchor into a lighter to reduce the vessel's draft so it can then get alongside a pier.

Measurement ton 40 cubic ft or one cubic meter.Net ton, or short ton 2,000 lbs.Gross ton/long ton 2,240 lbs.Metric ton/kilo ton 2,204.6 lbs.Cubic meter 35.314 cubic ft.

The concept of capturing and converting the energy available in the motion of ocean waves to energy.

Close Circuit Tele Video. Method of inspecting the underwater part of the ship while recording a Video at the same time.

In the US, the period between the time a policyholder makes an insurance claim and the time it is.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed for light demolition work, digging, making holes etc.

A heating system, such as a solar water heater or geothermal heatpump, in which the working fluid is heated and used directly; in an open-loop solar system, the domestic water is circulated in the collector loop.

A stress that causes an elastic body to deform (shorten) in the direction of the applied load. Contrast with tensile stress.

The natural, convective movement of air or water due to differences in temperature. In solar passive design a thermosyphon collector can be constructed and attached to a house to deliver heat to the home by the continuous pattern of the convective loop (o ...

A device for converting continuous circular motion into reciprocating rectilinear motion.

A container frame fitted to accommodate two or more separate tanks for liquids.

The top of a mast.

a circular donut-shaped buoy designed to support a person in the water. It is attached to the vessel with a (floating) line so that the person can be hauled back to the boat.

Independent Tank, Common

Arrival at land

A decrease in the polarization of an electrode; the elimination or reduction of polarization by physical or chemical means; depolarization results in increased corrosion.

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

An old nautical term for mercury barometer.

The point or outdoor temperature where the heating capacity of a heat pump matches the heating requirements of a building.