(1) A longitudinal crack in a mast or other spar. (2) The shivers of a sail when sailing too close to the wind. (3) As a verb, to let it out.

Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

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 fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

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 ...

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

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

Abbreviation for "Trailer Load."

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

A unit used to measure the barometric pressure of the atmosphere. 1 millibar equals 0.03 inches of mercury.

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

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.

Occurs whenever the system undergoes either a change in state or an energy transfer at a steady stare.

Extending a sail using a whisker pole

Stowing cargo destined for a specific location close together to avoid unnecessary cargo movement.

Net volume actually displaced by the compressor piston at rated machine speed, generally expressed in cubic feet per minute (usually CFM). For multistage compressors, the piston displacement of the first stage only is commonly stated as that of the entire ...

A chaplain.

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

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