The action of light on a biological system that results in the dissociation of a substrate, usually water, to produce hydrogen.

An electrode in an electrolytic cell that is not mechanically connected to the power supply, but is so placed in the electrolyte, between the anode and cathode, that the part nearer the anode becomes cathodic and the part nearer the cathode becomes anodic ...

A small round platform, smaller than a Crow's Nest, which was placed at the top of the mast to provide a greater range of vision from a ship at sea.

Bank for International Settlements The central bankers' bank, based in Basle,.

Bread that was supplied to ships before bakeries were introduced on board.

Basic Instruments and Selected Documents(GATT).

Abbreviation for binary digit. The smallest unit of information, equal to one binary decision, i.e. 1/0, on/off, yes/no.

An anchor is said to bite when the flukes dig themselves into the ground and hold firm without dragging.

A vertical post extending above the deck for securing mooring lines

The last part of a rope or last link in an anchor chain.

A pair of vertical wooden or iron heads on board ship, used for securing mooring or towing lines. Similar to dock bollards.

Coal tar or asphalt-based coating.

A wind vane used to obtain the horizontal and vertical components of the wind.

A mortgage whereby the borrower makes a half monthly payment every two weeks instead of the usual 12.

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Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia

Broken Up.

Bulgarian Lloyd (Class Society)

A hypothetical, ideal body which absorbs completely all incident radiation. independent of wavelength and direction. No actual substance behaves as a true black body, although platinum black and other soots rather closely approximate this ideal. However, ...

Cargo banned by general cargo workers for some reason. This ban could be because the cargo is dangerous or hazardous to health.