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

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

Shell or body of a ship.

Areas of corrosion.

The weight shown in a waybill and freight bill, i.e, the invoiced weight.

The compartment at the bow of the vessel

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

Very small wooden pail having one stave prolonged to form a handle. Used as a bailer in a boat.

Pounds per square inch, absolute.

see Devil

A harbor restriction placed on a ship which has an infectious disease on board, or which has arrived from a country where such a disease is prevalent. The crew may not go ashore until the ship is granted pratique.

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.

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

The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

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

The study of the earth's waters.

In spray painting applications, Spray equipment which delivers material at a low pressure of no more than 10 PSI (at the air cap), however, with greater volume of air.

Shipper's communication(s) to its agent and/or directly to the international water-carrier. Instructions may be varied, e.g., specific details/clauses to be printed on the B/L, directions for cargo pickup and delivery.

A safety device used to prevent or stop unwanted flames.