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The total gas pressure (static plus velocity).

A measure of the relative power, or of the relative values of two flux densities, especially of sound intensities and radar power densities. The decibel is derived from the less frequently used unit, the bel, named in honor of Alexander Graham Bell.

Evidence of plastic deformation in structural materials. Also called plastic flow or creep. See also flow.

Emergency.

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

Provisional value for plane-strain fracture toughness.

A place not suitable for anchoring.

The law of the sea; jurisdiction over maritime causes.

Crude Oil Washing. Washing of the oil tank with jets of the same oil. This to replace washing with water which implies a risk of explosion and the problem of the disposal of cleaning water.

Suez Canal Authority

The act of striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

A person who assigns an asset or right to another.

Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time. Network of automatic rain gauges that transmit via VHF radio link when precipitation occurs. Some sites are also equipped with other sensors such as temperature, wind, pressure, river stage or tide level. More info ...

To sail large, with wind about four points abaft beam.

Biomass converted directly to energy or converted to liquid or gaseous fuels such as ethanol, methanol, methane, and hydrogen.

The product of 1 hour, and usually the number of degrees Fahrenheit the hourly mean temperature is above a base point (usually 65 degrees Fahrenheit); used in roughly estimating or measuring the cooling load in cases where processes heat, heat from buildi ...

Thailand Home Trade Service.

Term for a seaman's short leave from his ship, permitting him to go ashore for the day or night.