The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

(1) Sailing away from the wind with the sails let out all the way; going with the wind, downwind sailing (2) To allow a line to feed freely. (3) The shape of the afterpart of the underbody of a ship in relation to the resistance it creates going through t ...

In wooden ship construction, these were cylindrical pins of oak which were used to secure the planks to her timbers. Pronounced "trennels".

A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent.

To assist or help.

Said of a distant ship when her hull is below horizon and her masts and upper works are visible.

To loose a rope is to let it go

Ocean vessels constructed with heavy-duty submersible hydraulic lift or elevator system at the stern of the vessel. The Sea-Bee system facilitates forward transfer and positioning of barges. Sea-Bee barges are larger than LASH barges. The Sea-Bee system i ...

The frame of a container constructed to hold one or more thermally insulated tanks for liquids.

All rigging, cranes, etc., utilized on a ship to load or unload cargo.

A shipwrecked sailor as compared with one who has been marooned or deliberately put ashore.

An air operated device for hoisting or pulling. Similar to a slusher or winch

A position based on estimations of a boat's position using estimated speed, currents, and the last known position/fix - of the boat.

An additional extra tax.

The right to maintain a course according to the Rules of Navigation. When two boats are on intersecting courses, one is the "stand-on" vessel (has "right of way" and must hold its course steady) so the other "give-way" vessel may steer clear. ...

Carries supplies to drilling units or installations during field de-velopment or production.

Vibration isolation mount. Provides reductions in vibration transmission.

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.

Sailor's songs sung in the forecastle when the men of a watch were off duty. These were sung for entertainment, thus they were not shanties.

A display of national colors at all mastheads and the array of signal flags from bow to stern over the masthead (for special occasions and holidays).