Ships time was counted by the half hour, starting at midnight. A half hour after twelve was one bell; one o'clock, two bells; and so on until four o'clock, which was eight bells. The counting then started over again, with 4

A small projection of land.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

A rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two high on specially operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multi-platform cars. Each car is comprised of 5 well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No cha ...

A legal paper or license of a boat or its captain.

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

See Door-to-Door.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

A purchase (block and tackle) for hoisting a boat to its davits.

Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

Canvas or wood seat attached a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast

Shortening of the old term "boatswain," an unlicensed member of the crew who supervises the work of the deck men under direction of the first mate.

A stationary passage surrounding an impeller, in which velocity pressure imparted to the flow medium by the impeller is converted into static pressure.

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

Under U.S. tax law, a corporation created to obtain tax exemption on part of the earnings of U.S. products in foreign markets. Must be set-up as a foreign corporation with an office outside the USA.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.