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

The tensile or compressive loading on the crosshead assembly with compressive piston rod loading on the outward stroke and tensile piston rod loading on the inward stroke.

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

A liquid piston compressor is a rotary compressor in which a vaned rotor revolves in an elliptical casing, with the rotor spaces sealed by a ring of liquid rotating with it inside the casing.

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

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

A survey that shows how much energy you use in your compressed air generation. It will help find ways to use energy more efficiently.2. A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond through the U.S. to be exported from another port, without paying duty.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

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

Near or toward the shore

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

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

To lower, sink deeper.

A bulkhead placed athwartships.