Device that permits passage between regions of differing air pressures, most often used for passage between atmospheric pressure and chambers in which the air is compressed. A typical modern air lock consists of a cylinder of steel plate with airtight doo ...

See instrument error, observational error. random error, standard error, systematic error.

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A piece of wood placed across the head of a boat's rudder, with a rope attached to each end, by which the boat is steered.

Alliance of Maritime Regional Interests in Europe.

Auxiliary Waste Heat Boiler Survey.

Dry-Docking

Water Line-To-Hatch Coaming

Arabian Gulf Service.

Oil Companies International Maritime Forum

(1) A cargo carrying vessel, usually without an engine, towed or pushed by a tug. Small barges for carrying cargo between ship and shore are known as lighters. (2) Also a term in sail racing - a boat which forces its way illegally between another contesta ...

Relating to dry cargo lifted on/off in one piece by cranes or derricks.

Contolable Pitch Propeller

Accounts Receivable.

Belgium (flag)

Annual Load Line Inspection.

Embrittlement of low-carbon steels resulting from precipitation of solute carbon at existing dislocations and from precipitation hardening of the steel caused by differences in the solid solubility of carbon in ferrite at different temperatures. Quench-ag ...

Arranges shipments for customers usually break bulk. Does not actually carry the cargo or conduct business for the ship.

The utilization of solar energy through photosynthesis.

Cabins, offices (for carrying out ship's business), 4 hospitals, mess rooms, recreation rooms (such as lounges, smoke rooms, cinemas, libraries and hobbies and games rooms) and open recreation areas to be used by seafarers.