A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

Making a ship just as it is about to sail.

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

A term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote that a trade was reported for a transaction.

Trailer on which shipping containers are carried when moved by road.

Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

The headway a vessel makes when luffed in the wind; the distance a sailing vessel will shoot up to windward when brought head to head in the act of tacking.

Working Party on Machinery (IACS)

An entry made into an account or statement to nullify a previous.

A sudden and violent gust of wind.

The difference in pressure between the opening pressure and reclose pressure of a valve. May be expressed in percentage of set pressure or "psig".

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

Consists of a vessel which is a combination of oil sump and oil separator, an oil cooler and an oil filter.

A severe type of food poisoning caused by eating contaminated fish

To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.

A valve which enables pressure to be reduced, or kept constant at a desired level.

The maximum static pulling force produced through a vessel’s harbor pile towing test.

The annual rate of interest paid by the issuer of a bond until maturity. So, for instance, a Glaxo.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.