ACRONYM - Canadian Standards Association

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

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

The left side of the ship.

An occasional sprinkling dashed from the top of a wave by the wind, or by its striking an object.

To sail towards the direction from which the wind blows by making a series of tacks. A point of sail also known as sailing close hauled.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

Used to denote movements of cargo containers interchangeably between transport modes, i.e., motor, water, and air carriers, and where the equipment is compatible within the multiple systems.

Placed at right angles to the keel, such as a transverse frame, transverse bulkhead, etc.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

To abandon a ship at sea; to place people in a ship's boat or raft and leave them.

Leaning out over the side of the boat to to counteract heel and balance it.

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

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

That part of the total stroke which can be utilized repeatedly in actuator applications. It is measured starting at the compressed height and is the difference between the compressed height and the actuator height limit.

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 ...

A deck crew member who is subordinate to the Able Bodied Seamen.

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