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Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.

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The container of fresh water for drinking purpose used by the crew; formerly it consisted of a cask.

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A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

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Small marlinespike.

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When a container or vessel has reached its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit.

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The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

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Small birds that foretell bad weather and bad luck.

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An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

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A draft payable upon presentation to the drawee.

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Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.

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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.

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The method by which a racing yacht may object to the actions of a rival on the basis of a breach of the racing rules. A protest committee will hear both sides, and if the protest is upheld, the offending yacht may be penalized.

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In spray painting applications, air trapped in a paint film caused by poor atomization during spraying.

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

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Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

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Fresh bread.

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An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

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The number of revolutions per minute of the compressor shaft.

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Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

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Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

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