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  2. Power & Control - Wikipedia

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    "Power & Control" is a song by Welsh singer Marina Diamandis, released under the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, from her second studio album, Electra Heart (2012). It was released on 20 July 2012 by 679 Artists and Atlantic Records as the second single from the record.

  3. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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    A sail control that lets one apply downward tension on a boom, countering the upward tension provided by the sail. The boom vang adds an element of control to sail shape when the sheet is let out enough that it no longer pulls the boom down. Boom vang tension helps control leech twist, a primary component of sail power. boomkin. See bumpkin. booms

  4. Power management system - Wikipedia

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    The marine Power Management System PMS is a complete switchboard and generator control system to synchronize the auxiliary engines of the ships by implementing automatic load sharing and optimizing the efficiency of the power plant.

  5. Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z) - Wikipedia

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    For more control over downward tension on the boom, a boom vang may be used. mainstay The stay running from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast, or from the top of the foremast to the ship's stem. making way When a vessel is moving under its own power. man-of-war. Also man o' war. A warship from the Age of Sail. man overboard 1.

  6. Marine VHF radio - Wikipedia

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    Marina pilots, marina operations, ship in a marina Marina pilots, marina operations, ship in a marina, limited to 1 watt 10: 156.500: 156.500 Frequently used by HM Coastguard A Ship-to-air – SAR and antipollution A General working – Atlantic and BC coasts, Great Lakes Port operations A Ship-to-ship port operations also SAR and oil cleanup

  7. Electro-technical officer - Wikipedia

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    The Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) is a licensed member of the engine department of a merchant ship as per Section A-III/6 of the STCW Code. [1]An ETO monitoring sensors and alarm systems

  8. Commissioners restore marina standards in zoning regs - AOL

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    The amendment also adds marina in the definition of a commercial recreational area. While the text amendment is applicable for marinas in B-3 zones throughout all of ... Commissioners restore ...

  9. Marine radar - Wikipedia

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    For example, the S-band operates better in sea clutter and rain than the X-band, however, the X-band has greater definition and accuracy in clear weather. [1] Radar is a vital navigation component for safety at sea and near the shore.