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Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

A figure marked on the side of merchant vessels to indicate allowed loading depths. Named after Samuel Plimsoll, English Member of Parliament and maritime reformer.

A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of gas.

The transverse partition between the cockpit and the cabin.

(1) The land in general, but usually refers to that part adjacent to the water. (2) A timber used in damage control to brace bulkheads and decks. (3) One of the many wooden props by which the ribs or frames of a vessel are externally supported while build ...

The air compressor continues to run and air supply is matched to the demand by partial unloading. This can be accomplished by a regulator controlled floating inlet or by step unloading.

When a ship's head or stern pitches suddenly and violently into the trough of the sea.

(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.

A safety device used to prevent or stop unwanted flames.

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 ...

T/C remuneration

The moisture content of air.

Abbreviation for "Trailer Load."

Used in meteorology to describe boundaries between hot and cold air masses. This is typically where bad weather is found.

Are of two kinds: First, those built in permanently and part of the ship's structure, used for the reception of water ballast, fuel, oil, or liquid cargo; second, those constructed specially and removable if necessary. These vary greatly in size and shape ...

Cargo-securing devices mounted in the floor of containers; allow lashing and securing of cargo.

A location where one carrier delivers freight to another carrier.

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

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