The ring bolted to the upper end of the shank of an anchor and to which the bending shackle secures.

Abbreviation for "With Particular Average."

The toal temperature at the intake flange of the compressor.

Dining room facilities and kitchen for crew separate from the passenger dining room and kitchen.

A compartment having a watertight bulkhead at each end.

See Heave To

Most ocean freight is billed on the basis of weight or measurement tons (W/M). Weight tons can be expressed in short tons of 2000 pounds, long tons of 2240 pounds or metric tons of 1000 kilos (2204.62 pounds). Measurement tons are usually expressed as car ...

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

On square-rigged ships, the blocks attached to those yards on which studdingsails were set.

Additional thickness of planking on a wooden ship about her waterline to give the vessel more stability.

Rules for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many countries. See Terms of Payment.

A type of clutch which has a spring loaded jaw or detented rolling element to control torque in an assembly tool.

(1) A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc. (2) On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is ...

A compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors.

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed."

The part of the rotating element of a dynamic compressor that imparts energy to the flowing medium by means of centrifugal force. It consists of a number of blades mounted so as to rotate with the shaft.

An order to cease (stop).

The bearing of an object after magnetic variation has been considered, but without compensation for magnetic deviation.

At a considerable distance.

A capacity measurement equal to one-fourth of a barrel.