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.

A transportation arrangement in which truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to a destination. Also known as Rail Pigs.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

To ascertain the proper course to be steered to make the desired point or port. Shark's mouth

Fresh water mixed with sea water, having a density between 1,000 and 1,026 kg/cm3

Abbreviation for "Container Freight Station." A shipping dock where cargo is loaded ("stuffed") into or unloaded ("stripped") from containers. Generally, this involves less than containerload shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee ...

All naval officers with the rank of rear admiral (or its equivalent) and above.

To bind together in order to increase tension or to prevent from blowing loose.

A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the bottom.

Is the reversal of flow within a dynamic compressor that takes place when the capacity being handled is reduced to a point where insufficient pressure is being generated to maintain flow. Also known as surge.

Shipments loaded and sealed by shippers and not checked or verified by the carriers.

Persons and property carried by transport lines.

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

Lloyds open form

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

Heavy-duty wire used to lower heavy instruments overboard from the trawl winch.

A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

A sea running in a direction contrary to the wind, which can be confused and dangerous.

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