Progress backwards.

A fuel gas with a heating value between 90 and 200 Btu per cubic foot.

A sudden, significant increase in station pressure.

Any signal that is used to indicate that a vessel is in distress and needs help. Flares, smoke, audible alarms, EPIRB, electronic beacons and others are all types of distress signals.(2) A flag display or a sound, light, or radio signal calling for assist ...

The same as FOB named inland carrier, except the seller pays the freight charges of the inland carrier.

The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

Written contract for the purchase of a ship.

The latest time cargo may be delivered to a terminal for loading to a scheduled train or ship.

An interior or exterior movable panel that operates on hinges or slides into place, used to protect windows or provide privacy.

If a pension pays less than this limit, the whole of the member's share of the pension fund can be.

Same as pitot tube.

Heavy-duty wire used to lower heavy instruments overboard from the trawl winch.

A central clearing house for Britain's charities. Allows supporters to make tax-efficient donations.

US dollar currency deposited in banks outside the.

The person or company who is usually the supplier or owner of commodities shipped. Also called Consignor.

Federal Maritime Commission. The U.S. Governmental regulatory body responsible for administering maritime affairs including the tariff system, Freight Forwarder Licensing, enforcing the conditions of the Shipping Act and approving conference or other carr ...

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

Let the sail out by easing the sheet.

An expression of surprise or unbelief, as when a ship strikes a rock or shoal so hard that her timbers shiver.

Temporarily placed longitudinal bulkheads used to prevent bulk cargo from shifting.