The angle between a line from a point on the earth's surface to the center of the solar disc, and a line extending horizontally from the point.

The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

Old expression for the engraving of the wind-rose on charts.

The large enclosed floor where the lines of a vessel are laid out and the molds or templates made.

A schooner with a square rigged sail on the forward mast.

Charge made for local hauling by dray or truck. Same as Cartage.

A large body of water taken aboard (ship a sea).

Storing on land. Many small boats are placed in dry storage over the winter.

The typical winds for a particular region and time of year.

(1) The land in general, but usually refers to that part adjacent to the water. (2) A timber used in damage control to brace bulkheads and decks. (3) One of the many wooden props by which the ribs or frames of a vessel are externally supported while build ...

The after rail at the stern of a ship. Also called a Pushpit

(ETF)ETFs are a new kind of collective investment fund competing with investment trusts and unit.

A person appointed in a will to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are duly carried.

Abbreviation for "Currency Adjustment Factor." A charge, expressed as a percentage of a base rate, that is applied to compensate ocean carriers of currency fluctuations.

Loss of effective propeller thrust caused by the blades cutting across the column of water sucked along by the propeller instead of working in it. Can also lead to heavy vibration of the vessel.

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

Removal of a shipment from a vessel.

A type of structural, insulated product with foam insulation contained between two facings of drywall, or structural wood composition boards such as plywood, waferboard, and oriented strand board.

The rotating element of a machine and, in the case of a compressor, is composed of the impeller (impellers) and shaft, and may include shaft sleeves and a thrust balancing device.