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

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 ...

To stop, especially to stop work.

A sailboat with its bow pointed directly into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly and stopping the boat. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back under sail. also known as "In Stays".

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.

An arrangement whereby a steamship company, under rules and regulations established in the freight tariff of a given trade, accepts small packages at rates below the minimum bill of lading, and issues a parcel receipt instead of a bill of lading.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on a shaft supported by two bearings in a pedestal, with the driver coupled to the compressor shaft.

To let go.

To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

The time allotted to a man to stand at the helm.

The porous material contained inside the filter to (a) separate the contaminants from the incoming air, gas, or liquid. (b) separate the liquid from the gas. Filter medium is usually made of paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, or a combination.

The officer on board responsible for the navigation of the ship.

An object that might not allow safe operation. A group of rocks just under the water or a submerged wreck could be a navigational hazard.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

A measurement of vacuum or pressure that is used to measure the airflow restriction.

Old three-masted trading vessel which was square-rigged on the fore and main masts, and lateen rigged on the mizzen mast. Similar to the Caravel, but larger and more robust.

Screw compressor development center. Licensor to 90% of twin screw compressor market.

Landfall. To reach shore.