A stay leading from one mast, such as the main mast to another, such as the mizzen mast.

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.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

Old sailing ship term for taking a nap.

Carry over of particles or contaminant from the filter or other filter materials into the clean side of the air flow.

Said of a vessel when unable to maneuver.

A ship designed to carry all types of general cargo, or "dry cargo."

A measuring tool used to check air pressure at the tool by inserting a hypodermic needle into the rubber hose.

Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.

An arbitrary filter efficiency rating.

The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system known as the Harmonized System.

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

A mechanical, electrical, or manually operated pump used to remove water from the bilge.

Compass error. The difference between the reading of a compass and the actual magnetic course or bearing due to errors in the compass reading. These errors can be caused by metals, magnetic fields and electrical fields near the compass. The act of checkin ...

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

Any body of rate tariffs that are not part of an agreement or conference system.

Latitude lines.

Is the ratio in absolute units of the actual gas temperature to the critical temperature.

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

The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.