A very high wind. Also called "Snotter"

A closed rail freight car.

Resistance to flow. Defined as the difference in pressure upstream and downstream.

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

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement reciprocating compressors.

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

The study of the earth's waters.

A vertical support for guardrails and lifelines.

A point through which all buoyant forces on an immersed hull are assumed to act.

The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

A storage tank where sewage is stored until it can be removed to a treatment facility.

The upward curvature of the keel towards the bow and stern.

This type of insurance offers the shipper the broadest coverage available, covering against all losses that may occur in transit.

An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

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

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

Specialty compressed air treatment meeting OSHA Grade D breathing air requirements.

A large body of water taken aboard (ship a sea).

Is a process taking place without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

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.