Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

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 device for separating solids or suspended particles in the air before they enter the air intake of the compressor and reduce intake noise as on reciprocating compressors through a silencing chamber in the filter housing.

A measurement applied to filters or filter media to indicate the particle size at which suspended solids above that size will be removed.

Small lines used to tie the sails when they are flaked or furled.

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

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a maneuvering aid. A propulsor installed near the bow to provide a transverse thrust component en ...

Forcing material into the seams of the planks in a boat's deck or sides to make them watertight; the material itself. Oakum was once the material used for this purpose, and was then sealed with hot pitch to prevent it from rotting. Today there are polymer ...

A void or empty space separating two or more compartments for the purpose of insulation, or to prevent the liquid contents of one compartment from entering another in case of a leak.

A platform and protective coaming setting high up on a mast, to accommodate the look-out aloft while the ship is at sea.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.

Said of a vessel when water level has fallen from the level at which she would float, so she would be aground and need to wait for the next tide before re-floating. Also said of the water that has receded and caused a vessel to go aground.

Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.

Abbreviation for "Master Container Freight Station." See CFS.

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A sailing vessel dead in the water due to lack of wind (not moving).

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

A strong vertical post used to attach lines for towing or mooring.