A drive is an electronic device used to regulate the performance of an electric motor. It works by controlling...
Iron ore, phosphate, coal, grain, sugar etc.
Dry bulk shipping refers to the movement of significant commodities carried in bulk: – the so-called major bulks...
Waste which consists mainly of paper, plastic, wood, fabrics and flowers.
Cargo other than liquid carried in bulk.
Vessel which carries all merchandise, excluding liquid in bulk.
A flame inhibiting powder used in fire fighting.
Thickness of the paint film after drying or curing. IMO Resolution MSC.(215)82 defines DFT measurements.
The type of environmental control, similar to inerting but the nitrogen must be moisture-free.
The dual system is capable of drilling two complete wells at the same time. In practice, in an exploration situation...
Dual-fuel engine is the diesel engine that can run on both gaseous and liquid fuels. When running in gas mode...
According to HANSA International Maritime Journal – 02/2013 Delivered in 2013, the 15,600m3 capacity LNG carrier...
The ability of a material to undergo permanent change in shape without rupture or loss of strength.
The non-wheeled panel in a stacking hatch cover system.
Timber boards which are laid under cargo parcels to keep the surface of the cargo off steel deck plate. Its purpose...
Loose particle matter present on a surface prepared for painting, arising from blastcleaning or other surface preparation...
The engineer responsible for machinery and equipment operation during unattended machinery space operation.
A liquid penetrant used to obtain an outline of fractures within the metal surface. To perform the test, a thin...
A non-destructive test applied to metal items to detect surface cracks. A penetrant liquid is applied and is then...
A load that produces significant acceleration of a body.