An extra or additional charge.

Filtration that occurs at the surface layer (as opposed to within the body depth) of the filter, and is accomplished by passing the material to be filtered over a grating, screen, sieve or membrane fabric with micro sized holes. The size of the holes in t ...

The U.S. federal body charged with enforcing acts of the U.S. Congress that affect common carriers in interstate commerce. STB replaced the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in 1997.

A large, swelling wave. To surge a rope or cable, is to slack it up suddenly where it renders round a pin, or round the windlass or capstan.urge ho! The notice given when a cable is to be surged.

Rising and falling of the sea, usually due to wave action.

To ease a line to prevent it from parting or pulling, meanwhile holding the strain.

Is the reversal of flow within a dynamic compressor that takes place when the capacity being handled is reduced to a point where insufficient pressure is being generated to maintain flow. Also known as pumping.

In a dynamic compressor, surge limit is the capacity below which the compressor operation becomes unstable.

An additional extra tax.

A mop, formed of old rope, used for cleaning and drying decks.

A mop.

The space between the two sides of the shell of a block in which the sheave is fitted.

To retire from a life at sea and settle ashore.

Sink by filling with water.

Vertical bulkhead for restricting flow of oil or water due to rolling or pitching of a vessel.

Various means for allowing LNG tanks to expand and contract due to temperature changes by sliding on the tank supports while restricting its movement due to the motion of the vessel.

To haul on a rope, to haul up tight, to hoist the last possible inch or so.

To drag the bottom for an anchor. Also, large oars used in small vessels to force them ahead.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

A large wave.