Lying almost beam on to strong winds and being driven before them while under bare poles (without sails up). The helm is lashed so as to point the vessel into the wind, but it continually falls away because of the pressure of the wind. It is a technique f ...

Belize (Flag)

Auxiliary engine

Fast Rescue Craft

A compartment in which fuel is stored; fuel consumed by the engines of a ship

1.All purposes.2.Additional premium.3.Accounts payable

Fresh Water Draft On Arrival

SAR Simulation Model

Sundays, holidays, included

Corrosion testing in a copper-sulfate solution containing sulfuric acid. Used to detect the susceptibility of stainless steel to intergranular corrosion.

Belgium (flag)

A device used to control the voltage in a fluorescent lamp.

A crane with a cantilever which is incapable of luffing. The cargo hook is fixed on the out end of the cantilever or hanged on a movable carriage along it.

Fiscal Year

Boiler Heating Surface(combined)

Annual Inert Gas System Survey.

More Or Less Owners

Netherlands Antilles (flag)

General operators' certificate with regard to GMDSS

American Institute of Merchant Shipping.