ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

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

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

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

Any small collar made with spunyarn or light line to hold something in place.

Is the ratio of the theoretical work calculated on an isothermal basis to the actual work transferred to the gas during compression.

A smooth hard wood grown in the West Indies which had many maritime uses, such as deadeyes and the sheaves of blocks. Its hardness stood up well to wear, and its smoothness allowed lines to render through easily.

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

Remove a boat from the water.

Load/unload control system that tries to maximizes compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle

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

On a square-rigged ship, the area between the after end of the forecastle and the forward end of the booms where lines, blocks, and tackle were stored.

Hauled out of the water for repairs or storage

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

To let go altogether.

A slang term for an open-top trailer or container with a tarpaulin cover.

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

Provision in a salvage agreement that money is not payable unless the property is salved in accordance with that accordance.