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A dust-collection chamber containing numerous permeable fabric filters through which the exhaust gases pass. Finer particulates entrained in the exhaust gas stream are collected in the filters for subsequent treatment/disposal.

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LNG

Liquefied Natural Gas, or a carrier of LNG.

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Sailing term used to indicate a sailing vessel underway with no headsails set.

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The after rail at the stern of a ship. Also called a Pushpit

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

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The quantity of contaminant a filter element can trap and hold before the maximum allowable back pressure or delta P level is reached.

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TIME

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

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A small boat with the mast stepped far forward, carrying a single sail

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A watertight cockpit with scuppers, drains, or bailers that remove water.

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A metal fitting on the mast that the stays attached to the mast; a fitting on the mast for securing rigging.

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CAF

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.

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The left side of a vessel when looking forward.

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The horsepower required to isothermally compress the air or gas delivered by the compressor at specified conditions.

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A chaplain.

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

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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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The seller must deliver the goods to a pier and place them within reach of the ship's loading equipment. See Terms of Sale.

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Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.

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A small flat bottomed boat square at either end.

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