Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.

An occasional sprinkling dashed from the top of a wave by the wind, or by its striking an object.

A term indicating that a vessel is holding her own against a contrary current.

To subject petroleum oil to heat for breaking down into lighter products.

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

Liquefied Natural Gas, or a carrier of LNG.

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

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

A call to turn out of bunks.

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

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

An adjustable section of the rudder that allows the rudder to be corrected for lee helm or weather helm.

Removal of a shipment from a vessel.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing away from the wind, but not directly downwind; Sailing with the wind coming from any direction from abeam to on the quarter, with the bow approximately 135 degrees to the wind source and the sails let out nearly a ...

A sleeping berth or bed.

A watertight covering, usually small, that may be removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed.

Said of a vessel when forced to heave to or lie at anchor due to fog.

Said to contain.

Abbreviation for "Currency Adjustment Factor." A charge, expressed as a percentage of a base rate, that is applied to compensate ocean carriers of currency fluctuations.