The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

See Insurance, Particular Average.

The dimensions of all parts which go into the construction of a ship's hull.

Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

A knot used to tie two lines together.

An object bears so and so, when it is in such a direction from the person looking. To bear down upon a vessel, is to approach her from the windward.To bear up, is to put the helm up and keep a vessel off from her course, and move her to leeward.To bear aw ...

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One who designs ships.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

To let go.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

The vertical pole or spar that supports the boom and sails. a mast on a mechanically propelled vessel holds electronics antennas, lights, etc.

A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

Order to pick up goods at a named place and deliver them to a pier. Usually issued by exporter to trucker but may apply to a railroad, which completes delivery by land. Use is limited to a few major U.S. ports. Also known as shipping delivery order.

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

Abbreviation for (1) "Interstate Commerce Commission," (2) "International Chamber of Commerce."

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

Same as 0.4535924277 kilograms.

The art and science of designing vessels.