A rate made up of two or more factors, separately published.

The amount the compass is deflected from the true direction by variation (magnetic) and deviation (metallic influences) together

The definition of the exact position on the surface of the globe in relation to two lines, latitude and longitude, which intersect at right angles.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

Clean galley and mess halls, set tables, prepare salads, clean living quarters.

A draft drawn on the buyer, usually accompanied by documents, with complete instructions concerning processing for payment or acceptance.

(1) Free, not entangled (2) To finalize all formalities in a Customs House.

A navigational light with a steady beam of light, having no intervals of darkness.

Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.

A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer

An imaginary line drawn between the luff and leech of a sail. The chord depth is an imaginary line drawn to the deepest part of the sail from the chord. The ratio of chord depth to chord length represents the sail's draft - a high ratio indicates a full s ...

A letter of credit, issued by a foreign bank, whose validity has been confirmed by a domestic bank. An exporter with a confirmed letter of credit is assured of payment even if the foreign buyer or the foreign bank defaults.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

A deck whose top side is flush.

Refrigeration equipment attachable to an insulated container that does not have its own refrigeration unit.

The loss of a mast on a boat.

A rate published to apply to a specific article or articles.

Removing waste from a holding tank.

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.