The temperature at which the liquid and solid forms of a substance may exist in equilibrium at a given pressure (usually one standard atmosphere). The true freezing point of water is known as the ice point.

The north end of the earth's axis and also called North Geographic Pole. The direction indicated by 000

The actual power rating that is developed by a motor before losses occur.

The direction, at any point on the earth that is geographically in the northern hemisphere, facing toward the South Pole of the earth. Essentially a line extending from the point on the horizon to the highest point that the sun reaches on any day (solar n ...

The speed and direction of the wind felt or measured when stationary. The motion of a boat will cause the wind to appear to be coming at a different direction and speed, which is known as apparent wind

The direction, with respect to true north, from which the wind is blowing. Distinguish from magnetic wind direction. In all standard upper-air and surface weather observations, it is true wind direction that is reported.

The tall, narrow, waterproof box that houses a vessel's centerboard and allows it to be retracted into the ship's hull.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement reciprocating compressors.

A device for mounting cylinders.

Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

A small, heavy triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used primarily in very strong winds.

Training Ship.

Tanker Sulphuric Acid.

Towing Safety Advisory Committee

Tanker, Specified Liquefied Gases.

Traffic Separation Scheme

Club Through Transport Club

Transistor-Transistor Logic.

Turkey (Flag)

A fluorescent lamp that has a tubular shape.