The most important commercial measurement when the intrinsic weight of the cargo is so low that the ship becomes full without being loaded to the cargo line. Is expressed in cubic metres or cubic feet.

Thin plates attached to the exterior of the hull to deaden any rolling.

Wheeled under-carriage on which a container or chassis may be placed.

Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

Machines in which compression is effected by the positive action of rotating elements.

A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves as a seller's commercial invoice.

To purchase enough of the available supply of a commodity or stock in order to manipulate its.

A schematic flow sheet showing all controls involved with the system.

Lying nearly head to wind and stopped, and maintaining this position by trimming sail or working engines.

Steps in the compression of a gas, In reciprocating compressors, each stage usually requires a separate cylinder, in dynamic compressors, each requires a separate rotor disc.

The angle between a line from a point on the earth's surface to the center of the solar disc, and a line extending horizontally from the point.

A product such as an automobile or appliance whose life expectancy is at least three.

A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

An arrangement in which two parties exchange a series of cashflows in one currency for a series.

Purchase of shares without entitlement to current scrip issues. This entitlement remains with the.

The amount of moisture which, if available, would be removed from a given land area by evapotranspiration. Expressed in units of water depth.

- A hitch used for bending a line to a spar, which if tied properly, won't slip. The end of the line is passed around the spar and then passed a second time around so it rides over the standing part. Then it is carried across and up through the bight.

A wind coming from the southwest

Beams sometimes fitted over the decks for the stowage of heavy boats or cargo.

Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.