Complementary equipment for terminal and over the road handling containers.

Loss of effective propeller thrust caused by the blades cutting across the column of water sucked along by the propeller instead of working in it. Can also lead to heavy vibration of the vessel.

When flogging a seaman, to run the fingers through the Cat-O'-Nine-Tails after each stroke to separate the strands in preparation for the next stroke.

The passing of several turns of line across the jaw of a hook to prevent something on the hook, such as an eye or a line, from jumping clear.

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.

To double a vessel's mooring lines.

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.

The gauge pressure at which a safety valve visibly and audibly opens or at setting which a relief valve discharges an unbroken stream of liquid.

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

All naval officers with the rank of rear admiral (or its equivalent) and above.

To touch bottom.

Fitted with drilling rig (oil derrick with rotary drill and a mud pumping system), drilling for petroleum.

The soft sandstone block sailors use to scrub the deck, so-called, because seamen were on their knees to use it.

Devices that may be used to position the impeller or to protect the shaft.

A safety device used to prevent or stop unwanted flames.

Practices and measures that increase energy efficiency.

Sailor's slang for anchor.

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

Abbreviation for "Container Freight Station." A shipping dock where cargo is loaded ("stuffed") into or unloaded ("stripped") from containers. Generally, this involves less than containerload shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee ...

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