Order to take off a damaged part of a vessel, to restore it to its proper shape and condition, and to replace it in position.

A filter unit that combines three principles to filter out oil aerosols: 1) Direct interception - A sieving action, 2) Inertial impaction - Collision with filter media fibers, 3) Diffusion -Particles travel in a spiral motion, presenting an effective fron ...

Damage that is not evident from viewing the unopened package.

Referring to the lines of a vessel's hull when they give a a fine and unobstructed run from bow to stern so that she moves through the water smoothly.

A rating who tends to the pumps of an oil tanker.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

Food.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

a filter intended to prevent only large particles from entering a component immediately downstream.

A clause in a Bill of lading which specifies the least charge that the carrier will make for issuing a lading. The charge may be a definite sum or the current charge per ton for any specified quantity.

A windlass is a winch-like device used to assist in the raising of the anchor.

Navigating near the coast, allowing one to find one's position by use of landmarks and other references.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

The ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute inlet pressure.

Price includes commission as well as CIF.

The naval rank next below that of Captain.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were received in "apparent good order and condition," without damage or other irregularities. If no notation or exception is made, the B/L is assumed to be "cleaned." ...

An expansion joint designed to take up thermal expansion.

Absolutely calm weather with a perfectly smooth sea.

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. A mixture of individual gases. The gaseous mixture surrounding the earth..