On larger sailing vessels, the space between the foremast and mainmast where spare spars were stored.

A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.

To place pieces of dunnage in between pieces of cargo in order to prevent shifting of the cargo.

To bind together in order to increase tension or to prevent from blowing loose.

A sail attached to the boom at the tack and clew, but not along the foot, or a fore-and-aft sail which is set without a boom.

The difference between the diameter of a shaft rod, etc., and that of the hole in which it works.

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 filter assembly in which the inlet, outlet and filter element axes are in a straight line.

Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

Persons and property carried by transport lines.

A storage tank where sewage is stored until it can be removed to a treatment facility.

A recess into the keel or a framework fixed to the keelson in which the mast is placed

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

The ship that carries an admiral's flag.

A device actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to open during an emergency or abnormal condition to prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value.

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

A single masted cutter built expressly for the prevention of smuggling and the enforcement of customs regulations.

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.

Introduction to a Charter Party