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Loose and broken ice in bays, or along exposed edges of floes.

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Cabin; sleeping compartment.

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Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

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A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.

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Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the bow of the ship.

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Still, seaworthy, able.

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A board-shaped swinging vane, controlled by a tiller or wheel, and attached to the rudderpost or stern for steering and maneuvering a vessel.

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(1) A false keel. (2) The projection of the keel abaft the stern frame where the spindle of the rudder rests.

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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.

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Single tariff item, established to move multiple commodities needed for a specified project, usually construction.

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A bolted rim used for attachment to another object.

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To braid used with small stuff.

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Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

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Green and red lights on the starboard and port sides of the boat required for navigation at night. Each light is supposed to be visible through an arc of 112.5

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Structural members on the longitudinal sides of the base of the container.

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Ice broken into pieces, and projecting very little above sea level.

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A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

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The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung.

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A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

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Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."

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