Stemming the tide or sea means to head the vessel's bow directly into the current or waves. Overcome adverse circumstances.

Someone who becomes an account holder with a building society in the hope that they will benefit.

A graph or chart that shows constant corrosion behavior with changing solution (environment) composition and temperature.

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On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion.

An alloy of lead containing 3 to l5% Sn, used as a hot dip coating for steel sheet or plate. Terne coatings, which are smooth and dull in appearance, give the steel better corrosion resistance and enhance its ability to be formed, soldered, or painted.

See gust and peak gust.

Fine separated particles floating in the air and clouding it. A substance in the gaseous state.

The difference between the outgoing infrared terrestrial radiation of the earth's surface and the downcoming infrared counterradiation from the atmosphere.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

To assemble passengers and/or crew.

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An opening in a ship's side, provided with a glazed lid or cover for the admission of light.

The energy in foot pounds required to compress adiabatically and to deliver one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.

The value of all the assets employed in a business, including equity and preference capital,.

In railcar or container shipments, the weight of the empty railcar or empty container.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

Place where a ship should report when passing i.e. when approaching a port.

The energy in foot pounds required to compress polytropically and to transfer one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.