An in-house bill of lading. A duplicate copy.

The center plank on a wooden deck.

Fine separated particles floating in the air and clouding it. A substance in the gaseous state.

A soft, cylindrical fabric bag for clothes and personal possessions

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

To assemble passengers and/or crew.

A device that removes solid contaminants, such as dirt or metal particles, from a liquid or gas (air is a gas), or that separates one liquid from another, or a liquid from a gas. The term filter describes the complete unit ... housing, filter element, int ...

A raft used in case of emergencies, such as sinking or fire.

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure in inches or millibars of mercury

The sudden heave of the ship.

Gallons per minute

A train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a change in routing is made.

Abbreviation for "Less than Container Load." The quantity of freight which is less than that required for the application of a container load rate. Loose Freight.

Thin strips of wood put around the hatches, to keep the tarpaulin down. Also put upon rigging to keep it from chafing. A large batten widened at the end, and put upon rigging, is called a scotchman.

Power as calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams.

The oxidation of conventional hydrocarbon lubricants when they reach the end of their useful life and begin to breakdown. Can cause operating temperature increase, increase brake horsepower and plugs separator, can destroy air end.

The highest level of cube utilization that can be achieved when loading cargo into a container.

An empty wine bottle after its contents have been drunk.

On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.