Machines in which axial vanes slide radially in an eccentrically mounted rotor.

A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

Moving belt which brings a continuous supply of buckets loaded with bulk commodities.

Old sailor's term for a flat calm with no wind.

Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

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

See Owner Code.

An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available ...

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

A consolidation service, putting small shipments into containers for shipment.

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

An acid carbonate.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

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

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

The ratio of the real gas isentropic power consumption to shaft input.

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

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.