Fisheries Research Ship.

The electromotive force generated in a circuit containing two dissimilar metals when one junction is at a temperature different from that of the other. see also thermocouple.

The unit price of a good or service estimated from some base year in order to provide a consistent means of comparison.

Contraction for Empty Repositioning. The movement of empty containers.

The depth below which the ground is saturated with water. No water table exists if the ground water is confined by an overlying impermeable stratum, as in the case of artesian ground water.

A short piece of rope secured in the bow of a small boat used for making her fast.

The conversion of mechanical, electrical or magnetic energy into heat.

Any of several processes in which both nitrogen and carbon are absorbed into the surface layers of a ferrous material at temperatures below the lower critical temperature and, by diffusion, create a concenteration gradient. Nitrocarburizing is performed p ...

see 'balance of.

People aged 65 to 74 are entitled to an additional personal tax allowance provided total earnings.

Half of a sphere. On the globe hemispheres are used to describe the halves of the earth north or south of the equator.

An aluminum foil fabricated insulator with backings applied to provide a series of closed air spaces with highly reflective surfaces.

The adjustment of the standing rigging, the sails and the hull to balance the boat for optimum performance.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

To remain nearly alongside another vessel.

Collision RegulationsInternational Convention on Collision Regulations (IMO)

A device that produces mechanical energy directly from two heat reservoirs of different temperatures. A machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical energy, such as a steam engine or turbine.

This is a national organization dedicated to representing the interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve. Members come from the 46 states that have an electric distribution cooperative.

A small vessel fitted for towing.

Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house.