A charge for delaying a steamer beyond a stipulated period.

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

A short, confused sea.

A system of reefing a sail by partially furling it. Roller furling systems are not necessarily designed to support roller reefing.

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.

Is a compression in which the temperature of a gas remains constant.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.

Wheeled under-carriage on which a container or chassis may be placed.

A filter assembly in which the inlet, outlet and filter element axes are in a straight line.

The mechanical power required to compress polytropically and to deliver, through the specified range of pressures, the gas delivered by the compressor.

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

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

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

To gain hydrodynamic lift, causing the boat to lift, rising slightly out of the water so that it is gliding over the water rather than plowing through it, reaching speeds in excess of those normally associated with its waterline length.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

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

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

A very high wind. Also called "Snotter"

A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.