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Unit of free air flow rate. Normal cubic meter per hour. The air in the following conditions:1.013 bar(a) of pressure; 0 degrees Celsius of temperature and 0% of relative humidity .

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The force or load that produces elongation.

Tanker, Specified Liquefied Gases.

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Those privately or publicly owned establishments that generate, transmit, distribute, or sell electricity.

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Sailor's phrase for a seaman who has died.

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The temperature at which a solid substance undergoes fusion, i.e. melts, changes from solid to liquid form. All substances have their characteristic melting points. For very pure substances the temperature range over which the process of fusion occurs is ...

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In reference to a wind energy conversion system, the area of a turbine blade surface that first comes into contact with the wind.

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The ability to send or wheel electric power to a customer over a transmission and distribution system that is not owned by the generator (seller) of the power.

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A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

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Income received from property letting is subject to income tax. The amount taxable is the amount.

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CHA

Competent Harbour Authority

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The electric current that flows between metals or conductive nonmetal in a galvanic couple.

An electricity generating facility that uses geothermal energy.

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The products of all combustion processes formed by the combination of nitrogen and oxygen.

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Lift anchor off the bottom.

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Seaman's term for the period of work on board ship for which he has been paid in advance when signing on.

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CFS

Container

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A popular term used to describe the increase in average global temperatures due to the greenhouse effect.

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A party named in an instrument as the beneficiary of the funds. Under letters of credit, the payee is either the drawer of the draft or a bank.

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(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

Category:Sea Words