A takeover bid which is so generous to the shareholders of the target company that the directors.

A method of streamflow routing which assumes that storage is a linear function of the weighted flow in the reach and is adaptable to a simple mathematical solution.

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

The absorption of carbon into a metal surface; may or may not be desirable.

A cover which fits over a large inflated balloon to facilitate handling in high or gusty winds.

An elastomeric bellow with specially designed metal end closures used in place of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

Corrosion that is accompanied by a flow of electrons between cathodic and anodic areas on metallic surfaces.

Very High Frequency. (30-300 MHz) Designate also the radio communication apparatus using this frequency. It reaches only slightly beyond the horizon, except in favourable circumstances where transmission up to several hundred miles are possible.

Valencia Terminal Europe. Car carrier terminal in Spain.

Forming austenite by heating a ferrous alloy into the transformation range (partial austenitizing) or above the transformation range (complete austenitizing). When used without qualification, the term implies complete austenitizing.

Refers to marine matters such as an Admiralty Court.

Motor Whaler.

Patrol/Work Boat.

Passenger Ship.

Boards fixed vertically to a boat to prevent leeway

Allows equipment and supplies arriving at one port to be loaded on a vessel, aircraft, etc., for its exclusive use and to be exported from the same port.

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

National nature reserve

Ad valorem.

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