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Fresh bread.

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is one in which a portion of the original system energy is dissipated and cannot be returned to the system through its own operation. The system and/or surroundings cannot be returned to their original state.

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Contracts with berth CIP. NOR can be given when within commercial limits of the port

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To come up more into the wind

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Shipped under a rate that includes costs of delivery to and the loading onto a carrier at a specified point.

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A small wooden box, with lock and key, in which seamen keep sentimental valuables, stationery, and sundry small stores.

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A clumsy and unskilled man.

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Shanties are the work songs that were used on the square-rigged ships of the Age of Sail. Their rhythms coordinated the efforts of many sailors hauling on lines.

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Snappy, seamanlike; a smart ship is an efficient one.

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see Chanty.

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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.")

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Pounds per square inch, gauge. Pressure indicated by a pressure gauge.

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A nautical astronomical observation of the sun, moon, or a star, by which means a vessel's position can be determined. The sight was taken with a sextant at a specific time, determined by a chronometer.

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A piece of equipment designed to lift containers by their corner castings.

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A B/L wherein the paying customer has contracted with the carrier that shipper or consignee information is not given.

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

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Engineering science pertaining to gaseous pressure and flow.

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A vessel's station bill showing duties of crew.

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The number of revolutions per minute of the compressor shaft.

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Any bend or hitch which slips as a result of being improperly tied; an improvised knot which is not a recognized maritime knot as used at sea.

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