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Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

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Any object that a navigator may use to find his position, such as permanent land or sea markers, buoys, radiobeacons, and lighthouses.

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Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

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

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A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

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Inlet and outlet connections are located at the same level on opposite sides of the filter or other device installed on the pipeline.

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Is the dynamic viscosity divided by the density

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Components subordinate to the compressor.

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One who designs ships.

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An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.

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Bound together.

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The Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.

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ICC

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

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Old nickname for a second mate.

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A drum of a windlass for heaving in line.

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A canvas canopy secured over the ship's deck as a protection from the weather (covering).

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Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

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Ton

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

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Iron or wood pin fitted into racks, around which lines can be belayed or secured.

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Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

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