See standard air.

The typical winds for a particular region and time of year.

Load/unload control system that tries to maximize compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle.

A law limiting the time in which claims or suits may be instituted.

The borrowing of money by the master using his ship as security.

The act of taking a ship on the high seas from those lawfully entitled to it.

A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the bottom.

ACRONYM - British thermal unit. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

A synthetic rubber frequently used for vessel and liquid filter element gasket.

Practices and measures that increase energy efficiency.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

To touch bottom.

(1) A knot used to secure a line to another object such as a ring or cylindrical object or to another line; (2) Common term for an enlistment.

A group of whales.

A method of signaling and communicating using two flags held in position by the signaler, the positions of the flags denoting the meaning.

2,000 pounds.

Pipe lines to a compartment for smothering a fire by steam or by a chemical.

Accumulation of foreign matter, such as mud or debris, in a cooler, pipe, or valve. In a cooler, H 2 O D P and D T will be seen to increase, as well as CTD.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Complementary equipment for terminal and over the road handling containers.