Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier's terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then noted on the bill of lading.

Condition that exists when the air, gas, or fluid normally passing through an element is being shunted around the element.

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

Chest, or compartment, in which is stowed clothing for issue to crew.

Certificate given to a ship arriving from a foreign port, by the port's health officer, indicating that there are no cases of disease aboard the ship and the health of all on board is good.

Iron or steel straps fastened diagonally across a ship's frames to make a rigid framework.

Old legend of a Dutch skipper who, in a strong gale, swore by Donner and Blitzen that he would beat into Table Bay in spite of God's wrath. His ship foundered and he was condemned to go on sailing eternally in his attempt to reach Table Bay. There was a s ...

A line running from the stern of the boat to a dock or pier when moored.

A fishing vessel designed to tow a trawl for catching bottom fish.

In a dynamic compressor, surge limit is the capacity below which the compressor operation becomes unstable.

The chamber located on suction side of cap tube, in which freon is evaporated to cause cooling in a refrigeration system.

The speed and direction of the wind felt or measured when stationary. The motion of a boat will cause the wind to appear to be coming at a different direction and speed, which is known as apparent wind

To fasten a rope securely by taking turns around a cleat or bollard.

Transportation from one city to another as differentiated from local switching service.

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 best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

Small pump for shower drainage

To put in place of another; i.e., when an insurance company pays a claim it is placed in the same position as the payee with regard to any rights against others.

This is the pressure found on the suction side of a refrigeration system.

Time after which legal claims will not be entertained