The situation of the helm when it is put in the opposite direction from that in which the wind blows.

Laydays/cancelling

Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (containers): A measurement of cargo-carrying capacity on a containership, referring to a common container size of 20 ft in length.

In a solar thermal system, the ratio of solar energy striking the absorber that is absorbed by the absorber to that of solar energy striking a black body (perfect absorber) at the same temperature. The absorptivity of a material is numerically equal to it ...

Growth of a cloud or precipitation particle by the collision and union of a frozen particle with a super-cooled water drop.

Agency for International Development.

On-Board Quantity (before loading)

Account.

The use of mechanical heat pipes or pumps to transport heat by circulating heat transfer fluids.

Code of Shipmanagement Standards

A special type of oil free, positive displacement reciprocating compressor, working without piston rings. The seal between piston and cylinder wall is produced by a series of labyrinths.

In the direction of the stern. The opposite of ahead.

American Society For Testing and Materials. -- a society for developing standards for materials and test methods.

Qualified Individual (OPA 90)

The situation of the helm when it is put in the direction from which the wind blows.

The passing of a substance or force into the body of another substance.

Generally in law, the voluntary relinquishing of all rights, title or possession of property.

Fuel Quantity Indicator Floristic Quality Index (ecological index) FQI Fuel Quantity Indicator FQI Federal Quality Institute FQI Fibre Quality Index (textiles) FQI Food Quality Indicator FQI Final Quality Inspection (Mazda Motor Corp.) ...

Striking "bells" a little before the proper time at the end of a watch. More generally, doing something unjustifiably or unnecessarily early.

A line leading from forward on the ship and secured to a forward inboard thwart of the boat in such a way as to permit quick release.