A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

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.

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

A boat with one hull.

An acid carbonate.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

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

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 shape or design of a sail.

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

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

A loss discovered before or at the time of delivery of a shipment.

Ships time was counted by the half hour, starting at midnight. A half hour after twelve was one bell; one o'clock, two bells; and so on until four o'clock, which was eight bells. The counting then started over again, with 4

The difference in pressure between the opening pressure and reclose pressure of a valve. May be expressed in percentage of set pressure or "psig".

An unhandy seaman.

An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel when entering or leaving a harbor. He is also involved with the use and upkeep of navigational equipment.

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

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

To go onboard, to go into a ship, or to gain access to a vessel.