any loss of performance due to the presence of contamination. Two basic types of contamination failure are: Perceptible -- gradual loss of efficiency or performance, and Catastrophic -- dramatic, unexpected failure.

A rope network.

A boat with a flat bottom and square ends.

Abbreviation for "Completely Knocked Down." Parts and subassemblies being transported to an assembly plant.

May be "local" using a micro-processor or "remote" using a PC (Personal Computer) or "larger" computer. Only recommended where large "swings" in system (process) demand amplitude may occur. Very effective where "load shaping" is an important consideration ...

Any time Day or Night Sundays & Holidays Included.

Cargo that will fit into a container and result in an economical shipment.

A rate applicable to or from a group of points.- A special rate applicable to several different articles in a single shipment.

To sail around the world

A type of radio carried on a boat to transmit long distances.

A bond covering a croup of persons, articles of properties.

A cooling water supply system. There are two different types - Open and closed loop systems.

To obtain his reaction to something.

Specific Power Consumption.

Ship's intercom system

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed to chip masonry, plaster, concrete etc.

A pipe of large diameter, through which the chains pass into the chain lockers.

The bank that adds its confirmation to another bank's (the issuing bank's) letter of credit and promises to pay the beneficiary upon presentation of documents specified in the letter of credit.

Slacking a rope smartly, carefully and in small amounts.

A large body of fish.