Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

A tariff imposed to discourage sale of foreign goods, subsidized to sell at low prices detrimental to local manufacturers.

Imaginary lines drawn through the north and south poles on the globe used to measure distance east and west of the prime meridian at Greenwich, England (designated as 0

The man stationed aloft or in the bows for observing and reporting objects seen.

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

A set of wheels that support the front of a container; used when the automotive unit is disconnected.

The Roman god of the sea, associated with Salacia, the goddess of Salt Water.

To assist or help.

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

An ornamental knot to provide a stopper on the end of a line.

Course Over Ground

A dust-collection chamber containing numerous permeable fabric filters through which the exhaust gases pass. Finer particulates entrained in the exhaust gas stream are collected in the filters for subsequent treatment/disposal.

Illegal passenger who hides himself on board a ship in order to gain free passage or to escape from a country.

Abbreviation for "Destination Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at destination, except a DRFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

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

A vessel which, according to the applicable Navigation Rule, has right-of-way. Also known as the "stand on" vessel.

A vessel's position determined by observation and navigational data.

Anchor is off the sea bottom when being heaved in .

The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

Through transportation of a container and its contents from consignor to consignee. Also known as House to House. Not necessarily a through rate.