Mythical sea nymphs who charmed men with their melodious voices. Enchanted, the men would stop all work to listen and they would ultimately die of starvation because of their inability to sail any further.

is the energy a substance possesses because of its elevation above the earth (or above some other chosen datum plane). .

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 ...

An area designated for the stowage of cargoes in container; usually accessible by truck, railroad and marine transportation. Here containers are picked up, dropped off, maintained and housed.

An order to stop hoisting.

To block the wind from the sails of a boat that is to leeward; a tactical maneuver whereby a boat uses its sails to blanket the competitor's wind, slowing him down; to take wind from a sail.

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.

(1) Sighting two objects in a line to indicate a course to be steered (2) The distance a boat can travel using the fuel stored aboard.

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

A short length of small rope "ratline stuff" running horizontally across shrouds, for a ladder step.

The operation of reducing a sail by taking in one or more of the reefs.

Cost of goods, marine insurance and all transportation (freight) charges are paid to the foreign point of delivery by the seller.

Any paint gun which uses air flowing over an opening to create a vacuum to draw paint up a tube to be atomized.

Is a means of transferring heat through mass flow. Also the transfer of heat within a fluid by movements within the fluid.

One of the 4 cardinal compass points. South is the direction toward the South Pole and is at 180

Ship's intercom system

This term is used for turbo compressors and represents the maximum flow condition. It is sometimes also referred to as stonewalling.

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

Any person not a common carrier who, under special and individual contracts or agreements, transports passengers or property for compensation.

The hull without the outside and inside plating.