A fix taken by taking bearings of a single object over a period of time. By using the vessel's known course and speed, the location of the vessel can be found.

Is the piping between the compressor and the aftercooler, the aftercooler separator and the air receiver.

Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or BAR.

A device used to keep a line from slipping, such as a jamcleat.

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 ...

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

When a boat has two separate fins, instead of a centerboard or keel, they are referred to as bilge boards.

A set of four twistable bayonet type shear keys used as part of a spreader to pick up a container or as part of a chassis to secure the containers.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

Abbreviation for "Gross Vehicle Weight." The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

A laborer who works at loading and discharging cargo.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Also stability sail or riding sail. Any small sail set to help the boat maintain its direction without necessarily moving, as when at anchor or in heavy weather.

A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation.

A unit of pressure used with vacuum pumps, equal to 1mm of mercury and 133.32 Pascal's.

A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent.

A term used to describe a chemical process in which heat is released. For example, combustion is an exothermic process because heat is released. A reaction or process that produces heat; a combustion reaction.

A filter element so full of contaminants that no longer can pass rated flow without excessive pressure differential.

To intercept the wind. A vessel or highland to windward is said to becalm another. So one sail becalms another.