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

A coating or precipitate deposited on surfaces such as water pipes, steam boilers that are in contact with hard water. Water that contains carbonates or bicarbonates of calcium or magnesium are likely to cause scale when heated.

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

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

Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

Said of a wind when it is light and variable in direction, not blowing steadily from any direction.

See Brokerage.

Trailer on which shipping containers are carried when moved by road.

The shape or design of a sail.

An acid carbonate.

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

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.")

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

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

The container of fresh water for drinking purpose used by the crew; formerly it consisted of a cask.

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

The tendency of a boat to move sideways in the water instead of along its heading due to the motion of currents or currents.