Funds sent by one person to another as payment.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

ANSI specification for a Compressed air supply source that meets OSHA specification # 1910.134(i)(1)(ii)requirements for breathing air.

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

A navigational aid used in the United States and Canada to mark a channel. Green triangular daymarks should be kept on the left when returning from a larger to smaller body of water.

A marine insurance term meaning that the assurer will not allow payment for partial loss or damage to cargo shipments except in certain circumstances, such as stranding, sinking, collision or fire.

Shallow keels, usually placed in conjunction with or in place of a center keel. Attached to each side of a vessel, they provide lateral resistance and stability, as well as support the weight of the hull of the ship on the ways when launching, or when in ...

Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

An itemized list of goods shipped to a buyer, stating quantities, prices, shipping charges, etc.

The left side of the ship.

Occurs whenever the system undergoes either a change in state or an energy transfer at a steady stare.

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

(1) A longitudinal crack in a mast or other spar. (2) The shivers of a sail when sailing too close to the wind. (3) As a verb, to let it out.

The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

Said of the anchor chain when moored and the chain does not lead clear of another chain.