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A draft to which no documents are attached.

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Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

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(1) A round eye through which a line is led, usually in order to change the direction of pull. (2) A thick piece of glass set flush in the deck to admit light below.

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The point where the stem joins the forward end of the keel.

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The space between any decks.

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Material passed into the effluent stream composed of foreign materials incorporated into the filter medium.

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Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

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A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

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A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

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Unit of highway motive power used to pull one or more trailers/containers.

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A heavy longitudinal timber that angles upward from the stern to support the underside of the fantail.

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A strong vertical post used to attach lines for towing or mooring.

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Wood or metal supports (Dunnage) to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting.

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A valve which connects the high pressure side of a compressed air system to the suction side and is adjusted so as to maintain a specific pressure on the suction side by controlled bleeding of hot gas to the suction side.

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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.

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To remove a reef from a sail and hoist the sail aloft

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An indication on a draft that the documents attached are to be released to the drawee only on payment.

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A round wood plug inserted in a hole to cover a nail, screw, or bolt.

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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

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A person in command of a ship. A person certified as competent to command a ship. A master mariner.

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