The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

The rules concerning which vessel has the right of way if there is a possibility of collision between two or more boats; written to prevent accidents and collisions; includes right of way, lights, pennants, and whistle signals

Extending a sail using a whisker pole

Ice in an area containing several small pieces of floating ice, but with total water area exceeding total area of ice.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

A familiar dish at sea before refrigeration was available. It was a stew of salt meat, broken biscuit, potatoes, onions and available spices.

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

1,728 cubic inches. A volume contained in a space measuring one foot high, one foot wide and one foot long.

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

A certificate issued by an independent agent or firm attesting to the quality and/or quantity of the merchandise being shipped. Such a certificate is usually required in a letter of credit for commodity shipments.

To lie at anchor; to ride out; to safely weather a storm whether at anchor or underway.

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.

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

A boat selling supplies, provisions, and articles to ships.

The assembly connecting the crankcase and connecting rod to the cylinder head and piston rod for translating circular to linear motion.

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.

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

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.