Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

Seamen who worked on the masts and yards of square-rigged ships.

Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

(1) The points of the jaws of a boom or gaff where they embrace the mast. (2) The outer ends of the crosstrees.

A white navigation light carried by vessels under way at night to indicate their presence and give an indication of their course.

Removal of a shipment from a vessel.

The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

A Marine insurance term to refer to partial loss on an individual shipment from one of the perils insured against, regardless of the balance of the cargo. Particularaverage insurance can usually be obtained, but the loss must be in excess of a certain per ...

A series of sound signals required by COLREGS to prevent collisions at sea.

Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

Document listing all personal goods of crew members.

Cruising in shallow water and spending the nights in coves.

A floatation device shaped like a U and thrown to people in the water in emergencies.

A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels

The rotating element of a machine and, in the case of a compressor, is composed of the impeller (impellers) and shaft, and may include shaft sleeves and a thrust balancing device.

The frames or timbers of a ship as they rise from the keel to form the shape of the hull.

is an ideal process that may be stopped and made to retrace its steps and restore to the systems or surroundings all work and heat previously removed. It is frictionless.

Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

Temporarily placed longitudinal bulkheads used to prevent bulk cargo from shifting.

Carriers' practice of dividing revenue received from through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulae.