An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

Is a process taking place without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

A trailer or semi-trailer with no sides and with the floor of the unit close to the ground.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

An order to make haste.

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

Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.

Air at a temperature of 68

Nickname for a dinghy

(1) A longitudinal crack in a mast or other spar. (2) The shivers of a sail when sailing too close to the wind. (3) As a verb, to let it out.

Is the piping between the compressor and the aftercooler, the aftercooler separator and the air receiver.

The compressor is started automatically, depending on demand. Control panel is energized with no "pre-start" cycle required, as pre-lubrication pump and buffer (seal) air are always "on". A state of pre-start exists. Steam turbine compressors are "slow-ro ...

Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.

To stow or secure in a safe place. A top-mast is housed by lowering it and securing it to a lowermast.

Loaded containers moving within the railroad system that are not clearly identified on any internally generated reports.

A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels

Customer designated as party paying for services.

A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves as a seller's commercial invoice.

Carriers' practice of dividing revenue received from through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulae.