A valve that controls the flow of air that passes through the valve. Used often for retardation or timing circuits, but especially for regulating the piston speed in cylinders.

A concrete foundation with lateral supports which rests upon a number of steel springs. Designed to deal with disturbing frequencies in vibration isolation

A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.

An extra or additional charge.

A course steered by the compass that has been corrected for variation and deviation

Small pump for shower drainage

An auxiliary engine used for furnishing power for a variety of small mechanical chores.

Running a compressed air system at a higher than needed pressure.

Small stuff seized across a hook to prevent it from unshipping (once hooked, mousing keeps the hook on).

Mobile truck equipment with the capacity for lifting a container within its own framework.

Tanks carried in various parts of a ship for water ballast, for stability and to make the ship seaworthy.

Navigation rules governing waters inside designated demarcation zones

Heavy, linked chain secured to an anchor for mooring or anchoring.

Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 pounds maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport.

To coil flat down on deck, each fake outside the other, beginning in the middle and all close together.

A compressor control mechanism designed to control performance output of the compressor to the demands of the plant process.

An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

A single complete operation consisting of progressive phases starting and ending at the neutral position.

A design in which the forestay does not go to the very top of the mast, but instead to a point 3/4-7/8 of the way up the mast.

A strong vertical post used to attach lines for towing or mooring.