A semi great circle joining the north and south poles. Known as lines of longitude, they cross the equator and all parallels of latitude at right angles.

A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.

A navigational instrument which provides a bearing to a radio beacon.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.

Is the term used for average atmospheric air at sea level in a temperature zone where it contains some moisture. It is defined in the ASME Test Code For Displacement Compressors as being at 14.696 psiA, 68

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.

See Gunwhale

Heat exchangers for raising the temperature of compressed air to increase its volume.

Cargo to/from regional ports are transferred to/from a central hub port for a long-haul ocean voyage.

Circular blocks in the shrouds or stays to adjust tension.

An unauthoritative story (a tall story).

Misrepresenting freight or weight on shipping documents.

Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

The temperature which would be measured at the stagnation point if a gas stream were stopped, with adiabatic compression from the flow condition to the stagnation pressure.

A letter of credit forwarded to the beneficiary by the advising bank without engagement on the part of the advising bank.

ACRONYM - National Pipe Thread tapered. A description of a specific pipe thread

Slang for anchor

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

A charge made for a service performed in a carrier's terminal area.