Usual and accustomed speed.

The tensile or compressive loading on the crosshead assembly with compressive piston rod loading on the outward stroke and tensile piston rod loading on the inward stroke.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

A fender made of granulated cork and covered with woven tarred stuff.

A rail car without a roof and walls.

Is a heat exchanger located immediately preceding an ejector to condense and remove a portion of the vapor in the mixture and thus reduce the total lb/hr to be handled.

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

A line attached to the crown of an anchor and used to help free it in the event it becomes fouled.

Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom.

A quality of compressed air for use with pneumatic instruments and controls. (usually dry and free from contaminants)

A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

A compartment where the crew lives.

A void or empty space separating two or more compartments for the purpose of insulation, or to prevent the liquid contents of one compartment from entering another in case of a leak.

A metal pin by which the plating and other parts of iron and steel vessels are joined. Rivets are known by their heads, such as: Flush, pan, snap, plug, tap, countersunk, mushroom, and swollen neck.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

All countries require that the importer make a declaration on incoming foreign goods. The importer then normally pays a duty on the imported merchandise. The importer's statement is compared against the carrier's vessel manifest to ensure that all foreign ...

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.