A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

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

A port free of customs duty and most customs regulations.

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.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

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

A container with no sides and frame members at the front and rear. Container can be loaded from the sides and top.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

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

A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the U.S. Government.

A pallet designed so that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from all four sides. See Fork lift.

A measurement. Parts per billion

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

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

Metal fitting attached to the hull that supports and aligns the aft portion of the propeller shaft.

Extending a sail using a whisker pole

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

The position of an object that lies off to one side of the vessel.

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

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.