A figure representing the average low tide of a region.

The spaces between the transverse bulkheads of a ship.

A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Compression in which no heat is transferred to or from the gas during the compression process.

To touch the ground, with the keel, for a minute or so and then proceed again.

Station, usually on the bridge, from which a ship is controlled; the act of so controlling.

Cubic space (measurement tons occupied by one tonne (2240 lbs or 1000 kgs of cargo))

Machines having only one impeller.

Term life insurance which can be converted into cash value insurance. In the UK the equivalent.

Old term for a heavy gale or hurricane.

Movement of a tractor, without trailer, over the highway.

A rating who tends to the pumps of an oil tanker.

To coil down the tail of a line on deck to present a neat appearance.

Order to take off a damaged part of a vessel, to restore it to its proper shape and condition, and to replace it in position.

A firm that acts as an export sales agent for more than one noncompeting manufacturer.

Voyages where the ship is not generally underway for periods long enough for seafarers to require sleep, or long off-duty periods, during the voyages.

A public/private initiative to promote the efficiency of compressed air in the US.

Sophisticated, computer controlled systems that manage the mixtures of gases within a container throughout an intermodal journey reducing decay.

Equipped to assist during offshore construction and maintenance work.

The two months before a company announces its results in which directors are prohibited from dealing.