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The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

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

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An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel when entering or leaving a harbor. He is also involved with the use and upkeep of navigational equipment.

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Shippers load and count. All three clauses are used as needed on the bill of lading to exclude the carrier from liability when the cargo is loaded by the shipper.

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Very small wooden pail having one stave prolonged to form a handle. Used as a bailer in a boat.

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A closed rail freight car.

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Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

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

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The study of the earth's waters.

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Said of a vessel that is firm, strong, and unlikely to develop leaks.

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On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

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CFS

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 ...

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Tools that operate by air pressure.

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To take down a sail quickly; the entire action of getting a sail out of the wind and furling it.

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A rail fastened along the inside of the bulwarks of a vessel and pierced to hold belaying pins

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A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.

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The officer in charge of the watch.

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To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

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Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

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A container constructed to carry grain, powder and other free-flowing solids in bulk. Used in conjunction with a tilt chassis or platform.

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