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 ...

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

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.

To lower, sink deeper.

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

Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds: U.K.,112)

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

Reservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a B/L.

Maximum pressure a vessel, or air filter housing will withstand without bursting.

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

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

(1) To fill a space (room) with water; (2) A rising tide.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

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 ...

A chaplain.

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

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

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