The pressure which overcomes the total resistances in a system. It includes all losses as well as useful work.

An instrument that uses sound waves to measure the distance to the bottom.

A Latin term meaning "In proportion."

Equipped to extract petroleum, e.g. oil production ship.

The side-to-side (athwartship) motion of a vessel.

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

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

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

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

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A sail attached to the boom at the tack and clew, but not along the foot, or a fore-and-aft sail which is set without a boom.

Cargo shipped in loose condition and of a homogeneous nature.Cargoes that are shipped unpackaged either dry, such as grain and ore, or liquid, such as petroleum products. Bulk service generally is not provided on a regularly scheduled basis, but rather as ...

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

Costs that do not vary with the level of activity. Some fixed costs continue even if no cargo is carried. Terminal leases, rent and property taxes are fixed costs.

To break into a conversation.

Insoluble material suspended in the lubricating oil. This material may come from contamination or oil degradation.

Loan issued against some security

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.

General term used to denote all activities connected with the catching of fish by any means.