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

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

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 transportation arrangement in which truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to a destination. Also known as Rail Pigs.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

Are lines that supply equipment from sub headers.

A term applied to the gas found on the high pressure side of the refrigeration system.

A sea running in a direction contrary to the wind, which can be confused and dangerous.

A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

Fresh water mixed with sea water, having a density between 1,000 and 1,026 kg/cm3

The pressure containing stationary element that encloses the rotor and associated internal components of a compressor, including integral inlet and discharge connections.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature. It is the highest vapor pressure that the liquid can exert.

Persons and property carried by transport lines.

Sufficient movement through the water to allow the boat to be controlled and steered by the rudder.

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

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.

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

A standard numerical code used by the U.S. Government to classify products and services.

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

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