A small naval sword worn by midshipmen or their equivalents when in full dress uniform.

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

On a square-rigged ship, the act of lowering a spar or yard to the deck.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

The horsepower calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams. Applied only to displacement type compressors.

A pointed spar driven into the bottom and projecting above the water; when driven at the corners of a dock, they are termed fender piles.

Complementary equipment for terminal and over the road handling containers.

The operation of swinging round, by means of braces, the yards of a square rigged ship to set the sails more efficiently to the wind.

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

A blend of gases tailored to replace the normal atmosphere within a container.

Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

Going sideways due to a current's set.

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

To cause a break in the hull which may sink the vessel; the vessel is then called stove.

A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.

This type of insurance offers the shipper the broadest coverage available, covering against all losses that may occur in transit.

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

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

To braid used with small stuff.