Any steel bar or column, fitted vertically, to support a deck, or any part of a ship's structure. Also called a stanchion.

A term used to describe a chemical process in which heat is released. For example, combustion is an exothermic process because heat is released. A reaction or process that produces heat; a combustion reaction.

When reciprocating compressors run, the moving parts such as pistons, rods, crossheads, connecting rods are repeatedly accelerated and retarded. These velocity changes set up pulsating inertia forces. The forces are of the first and second order. The firs ...

To transfer goods from one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another.

A certificate issued as a result of an examination of competency and experience. Some refer to their USCG license as their ticket

A type of air circulation in a temperature control container. Air is pulled by a fan from the top of the container, passed through the evaporator coil for cooling, and then forced through the space under the load and up through the cargo. This type of air ...

A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation.

Light, warm wind on surface of sea.

The lower yard on a mizzen mast of a square-rigged ship.

The general preparation of a vessel to make ready for the sea in all respects.

Forcing material into the seams of the planks in a boat's deck or sides to make them watertight; the material itself. Oakum was once the material used for this purpose, and was then sealed with hot pitch to prevent it from rotting. Today there are polymer ...

A sailing vessel dead in the water due to lack of wind (not moving).

A draft that matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of the draft.

A fix taken by taking bearings of a single object over a period of time. By using the vessel's known course and speed, the location of the vessel can be found.

Abbreviation for "Gross Vehicle Weight." The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

A Latin term meaning "For the sake of form."

A knot with two half hitches loops - on the standing part of the line.

A device for separating solids or suspended particles in the air before they enter the air intake of the compressor and reduce intake noise as on reciprocating compressors through a silencing chamber in the filter housing.

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.