The deck chest in which the bos'n keeps his deck gear.

A blend of gases tailored to replace the normal atmosphere within a container.

Small horizontal spars extending athwartships from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of these "spreaders", enabling the shrouds to better support the mast.

A small naval sword worn by midshipmen or their equivalents when in full dress uniform.

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

The pressure measured in a flowing stream (liquid or gas) in such a manner that no effect on the measurement is produced by the velocity of the stream.

Complementary equipment for terminal and over the road handling containers.

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

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

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

The horsepower calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams. Applied only to displacement type compressors.

The operation of swinging round, by means of braces, the yards of a square rigged ship to set the sails more efficiently to the wind.

CFM. An airflow measurement of volume.

Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

Devices that may be used to position the impeller or to protect the shaft.

A short length of chain, usually 15 fathoms (90 feet). (Method of measuring chain.)

A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.

A term applied to the gas found on the high pressure side of the refrigeration system.

A pointed spar driven into the bottom and projecting above the water; when driven at the corners of a dock, they are termed fender piles.

A tall buoy used as a navigational aid.