LPG or propane for short. Propane is a common fuel used for cooking and heating. CNG natural gas is considered safer because propane is heavy than air and will sink into the bilge if it leaks, creating the potential for an explosion. Propane is more easil ...

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

The normal working pressure for an air motor (6 bar).

To change the course of a sailing vessel.

A type of knot used to fasten an anchor to its line.

Cubic feet per minute (cfm) of air required at the inlet to the distribution system.

Cargo delivered to/from the carrier where origin/destination of the cargo is in the local area.

ACRONYM - Approach temperature. Usually the difference between cooling water temperature in to compressed air temperature out of an inter-cooler or after-cooler. Sometimes used to define oil cooler efficiency (cooling water temperature in to oil temperatu ...

The region around the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropics are known for their warm weather.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or a carrier of LPG.

A navigational buoy on which is mounted a bell with clappers hung inside a metal cage, which is rung by the motion of the sea. It serves as a warning of shoal waters.

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship's articles, shipping articles.

The post that the rudder is attached to. The wheel or tiller is connected to the rudder post.

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

In water transportation, the time it takes between the arrival of a vessel and its departure.

The process of assimilating many small shipments into one large shipment at a central point so that economies of scale may be achieved; to commence discharge of cargo.

A line that controls the angle of the sail in its relation to the wind; attached to the clew of a sail to adjust its trim (make the sail the proper shape to catch the wind).

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.

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.

Is one in which there is no liquid injection and/or liquid circulation for evaporative cooling or sealing.