The medium or material that does the actual filtering or separating. May be paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, inorganic plastic, or a combination.

A general handyman in the engine room.

To attain headway (to get going or pick up speed).

Pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.

A genoa jib. A large jib that overlaps the mast.

A mallet used for passing serving around a line.

An officer who attends to the berthing, etc., of ships in a harbor.

Ice extending seaward from land to which it is attached.

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

The planning and implementation of strategies designed to encourage consumers to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, change the time of usage, or promote the use of different energy source.

The amount of work done on or by a system is equal to the amount of energy transferred to or from the system.

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

Time saved, reward for quick turnaround in dry cargo only.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

Unlicensed members of the engine department who attend to a fully automated engine room.

The overlapping of wooden planks, used to form the outer surface of a boat's hull.

A windlass or capstan drum.

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

imposes a 50-percent tariff on maintenance and repair work done on U.S.-flag vessels in foreign shipyards. Also, U.S.-flag vessels must either be built in the United States or have been a U.S.-flag vessel for at least 3 years to be eligible to carry prefe ...

Ropes used for hoisting gaffs and sails, and signal flags.