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

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

On wooden vessels, the frames or ribs of a ship, connected to the keel, which give shape and strength to the ship's hull.

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

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

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

To run a line completely through and out of a block, fairlead, etc.

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

The tallest mast; the forward mast of a yawl or ketch; the mast furthest aft on a schooner

When rope comes aboard a vessel and is put to use, it is called line, although some still call it rope if it is over one inch in diameter.

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

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

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.

The compressor is started automatically, depending on demand. Control panel is energized with no "pre-start" cycle required, as pre-lubrication pump and buffer (seal) air are always "on". A state of pre-start exists. Steam turbine compressors are "slow-ro ...

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.

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

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

A keel that runs the length of the boat.