Freight moving under a bond to U.S. Customs or to the Internal Revenue Service, and to be delivered only under stated conditions.

Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

A vessel of amy rig, mounting between 18 and 32 guns.

A bond covering a croup of persons, articles of properties.

May be "local" using a micro-processor or "remote" using a PC (Personal Computer) or "larger" computer. Only recommended where large "swings" in system (process) demand amplitude may occur. Very effective where "load shaping" is an important consideration ...

A pipe of large diameter, through which the chains pass into the chain lockers.

The A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Cargo that will fit into a container and result in an economical shipment.

A term for a circular plank edgewise, to work in the bows of a vessel.

Sailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.

Consists of a vessel which is a combination of oil sump and oil separator, an oil cooler and an oil filter.

Compounds containing chlorine, fluorine or bromine, used as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, foaming agents and solvents and which, on decomposition by sunlight, produce oxides of chlorine responsible for the removal of ozone from the stratosphere.

Ship's intercom system

The radio operator.

Abbreviation for "Completely Knocked Down." Parts and subassemblies being transported to an assembly plant.

The maximum cylinder volume on a working side of the piston, minus the piston displacement volume per stroke. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the displace volume.

A type of radio carried on a boat to transmit long distances.

A cooling water supply system. There are two different types - Open and closed loop systems.

A boat with a flat bottom and square ends.

Seaman's name for the excitement on board as the ship approachs her destination, giving the crew some liberty ashore.