Double-Bottom

In physics, the concept that as the speed of a moving fluid (liquid or gas) increases, the pressure within that fluid decreases. Originally formulated in 1738 by the Swiss mathematician and physicist Daniel Bernoulli, it states that the total energy in a ...

A winch designed specifically for lowering、retaining and hoisting an accommodation ladder, and having a rope storage drum.

United Arab Emirates (flag)

Deals,battens an Boards.

British Oil Spill Control Association

Health safety and environmental,Health and Safety Executive

Cargo banned by general cargo workers for some reason. This ban could be because the cargo is dangerous or hazardous to health.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle.

Total Observed Volume

East Coast

A receding current.

The absorption of carbon atoms by a metal at high temperatures; it may remain dissolved, or form metal carbides; Absorption and diffusion of carbon into solid ferrous alloys by heating, to a temperature usually above Ac in contact with a suitable carbonac ...

ZERNOCON. Old code name for charter parties relating to grain cargoes from Russian, Black sea and Azoff ports to UK. (Kerchove)

Combined supply and anchor-handling ship. Seismic ship: Conducts seismic surveys to map geological structures beneath the sea bed.

An optical, ultrasonic, or infrared sensor that turns room lights on when they detect a person's presence and off after the space is vacated.

A member of the deck crew who is able to perform all the duties of an experienced seamen; certificated by examination; must have three years sea service. Also called Able Seamen and A.B.

Any Safe Port in the World

Affordability Through Commonality (NAVSEA Program)

The next grade above the beginning grade of ordinary seaman in the deck crew.