A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

An order to commence ship's work.

A letter of credit that allows the beneficiary to transfer in whole or in part to another beneficiary any amount which, in aggregate, of such transfers does not exceed the amount of the credit. Used by middlemen.

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

Bound together.

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.

A structural failure of the filter medium due to flexing caused by cyclic differential pressure.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

Loaded with more cargo than a ship can safely navigate with. Drunk.

40 cubic feet.

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

Are categorized as internal or external heat reactivated. Internal type - Process air enters the dryer through the inlet piping, is then dried as it passes through the desiccant bed, and discharges through the outlet piping as dry air. Regeneration of the ...

The gauge pressure at which a pressure vessel is maintained in normal operation.

To change direction so as to point farther away from the wind. Also Bear Away, Bear Off or Head Down. The opposite of heading up.

The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

To sail closer to the wind than another boat on the same tack.

The semi-circular steel coupling device mounted on a tractor which engages and locks with a chassis semi-trailer.