The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

A compartment where the crew lives.

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.

Usual and accustomed speed.

All countries require that the importer make a declaration on incoming foreign goods. The importer then normally pays a duty on the imported merchandise. The importer's statement is compared against the carrier's vessel manifest to ensure that all foreign ...

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.

Shallow keels, usually placed in conjunction with or in place of a center keel. Attached to each side of a vessel, they provide lateral resistance and stability, as well as support the weight of the hull of the ship on the ways when launching, or when in ...

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

An itemized list of goods shipped to a buyer, stating quantities, prices, shipping charges, etc.

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

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

Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

A seaman's personal "painter" is his lifeline, and if it is severed, he dies.

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

To lower, sink deeper.

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.