The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

See Multiple Containerload Shipment.

Containers loaded at port of loading and discharged at port of destination.

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

Said of the anchor when just clear of the bottom (leaving or moving).

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Applies to vessels, not to cargo, (0.2+0.02 log10V) where V is the volume in cubic meters of all enclosed spaces on the vessel.

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.

An area of the North Atlantic east of the Bahamas where a powerful eddy in the water causes Sargasso weed to collect in vast quantities and float on the surface.

Small masses of drift ice with waterways in which a vessel can sail.

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

A term that means that 98% of all particles larger than a stated micron size have been removed from the product being filtered through the filter element.

Liner Shipping Agreements.

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

A powerful, strongly built boat designed to tow or push other vessels, and to assist in maneuvering a ship in a confined area.

Media of heat transfer in a refrigeration unit. R12 and R22 are commonly used refrigerants.

Also known as the square knot, it is formed by two half hitches in which the ends always fall in line with the outer parts. This knot is used to loosely tie lines around the bundles of sail that are not in use after reefing.

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

Supporting braces made into a right angle, used for strength when two parts are joined.