The transfer of ownership of an item from one person to another. The 'item' may be tangible or.

An instrument for measuring the intensity of direct solar radiation at normal incidence. See Angstrom compensation pyrheliometer, Eppley pyrheliometer, Michaelson actinograph. silver- disc pyrheliometer, spectropyrheliometer, waterflow pyrheliometer.

The turning of the blade of an oar from the vertical to the horizontal while it is being taken aback for the next stroke. This reduces the windage on the blade thus reducing the effort expended.

The shaft speed specified for the ship's acceptance on initial delivery, or after being modified, as applicable

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Installations character for Cargo Handling Appliances.

Bankers Automated Clearing Services BACS is an APACS clearing company which provides an automated clearing service for payments.

A curved metal spar for handling a boat or other heavy objects.

A passive or mechanical device used to ventilate an attic space, primarily to reduce heat buildup and moisture condensation.

A condition in which the interfacial tension between a liquid and a solid is such that the contact angle is 0

The illuminating power of a standard candle employed as a unit for determining the illuminating quality of an illuminant.

A component of a electrochemical battery. A 'primary' cell consists of two dissimilar elements, known as 'electrodes,' immersed in a liquid or paste known as the 'electrolyte.' A direct current of 1-1.5 volts will be produced by this cell. A 'secondary' c ...

A tanker of the maximum size capable of transit of the Panama Canal (approx. 50,000-80,000 DWT) (breadth normally the limiting factor)

When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same. Floating level (no list).

Usually one hundredth of a percentage point used in quoting movements in interest rates of yields on.

A measure of the electrical charge of a capacitor consisting of two plates separated by an insulating material.

In heating and cooling system distribution ductwork, the transformation pieces connecting horizontal round leaders to vertical rectangular stacks.

A string of vessels which makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.

Pay between the lower earnings limit and upper earnings limit which is used to determine National.

Large and long-winged seabird of the southern hemisphere capable of long flights. It was believed among seamen that albatrosses embodied the souls of dead sailors, and it was considered unlucky to kill one.