A compressor control mechanism designed to control performance output of the compressor to the demands of the plant process.

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

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

The tender of one lot of cargo at one time from one shipper to one consignee on one bill of lading.

(1) A ruffle on the water indicating a breath of wind during a calm (2) A twisting hitch made in the bight of a rope to form two eyes, through which the hook of a tackle is passed for hoisting purposes.

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

A structure of wooden or metal supports that make up the mounting for a ship's engine.

There is no such thing on a boat! See Fender.

States that the volume of a gas, at constant temperature, varies inversely with the pressure.

A certificate issued as a result of an examination of competency and experience. Some refer to their USCG license as their ticket

The structure on deck where the donkey engine is located.

A small, heavy triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used primarily in very strong winds.

A term which describes the rising of warm air above cold air when two air masses of different temperatures, humidity and pressure meet.

British standard pipe parallel.

A metallic pad, usually embedded in concrete, on which the compressor feet are mounted.

Water which runs down and collects in the bilges of a ship and usually becomes foul and noxious.

Development of the lugsail rig where the sail is cut with a very short luff and lon leech.

A small storm jib made of very heavy cloth.

A type of air circulation in a temperature control container. Air is pulled by a fan from the top of the container, passed through the evaporator coil for cooling, and then forced through the space under the load and up through the cargo. This type of air ...

Time after which legal claims will not be entertained