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

A transportation line that hauls export or import traffic between ports and inland points.

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

Line on a chart linking points of equal depth. also known as a Depth Contour.

A region near the earth in which the relative velocity increases from zero with elevation, due to the motion of the atmosphere relative to the earth's surface.

1.06 liquid U.S. quarts or 33.9 fluid ounces.

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

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.

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 way a boats spars and sails are arranged. To rig a vessel is to fit her with masts, spars, sails and running and standing rigging; term is also used to mean the setting up a device, e.g., to rig a lifeline, a tackle, etc

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 ...

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

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.

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 process employed in the shipment of citrus fruits and other perishable commodities. The fruit is packed and placed in a cold room from which the heat is gradually extracted. The boxes of fruit are packed in containers that have been thoroughly cooled an ...

A container insulated on the walls, roof, floor, and doors, to reduce the effect of external temperatures on the cargo.

See insurance.

Slang expression to indicate that a ship was not fitted with any mechanical aids, and that all the work of the ship had to be done with the strong arms of the crew.

The bow and forward part of the vessel above the waterline.

To assist or help.