A multihull with two hulls separated by a deck or crossbeams from which a trampoline is suspended; abbreviated "cat."

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.

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.

Former name for the equipment of a vessel, and included the personnel.

A marine insurance term meaning that the assurer will not allow payment for partial loss or damage to cargo shipments except in certain circumstances, such as stranding, sinking, collision or fire.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

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

The ability to convert energy into other forms, such as heat or chemical reaction, so that it can be retrieved for later use. Also the development, design, construction and operation of devices for storing energy until needed. Technology includes devices ...

The truck unit into which freight is loaded as in tractor trailer combination. See Container.

A valve which connects the high pressure side of a compressed air system to the suction side and is adjusted so as to maintain a specific pressure on the suction side by controlled bleeding of hot gas to the suction side.

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.

Equipped to extract petroleum, e.g. oil production ship.

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

Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

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

A type of flag used to identify a boater's affiliation with a yacht club or boating organization.

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

Instructions given by a shipper to a bank indicating that documents transferring title to goods should be delivered to the buyer only upon the buyer's acceptance of the attached draft.

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

Term used in a voyage charter party, e.g. vessel shall proceed to Berth 2 at Falmouth.