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

An intermodal system for transporting containers by ocean and then by rail or motor to a port previously served as an allwater move (e.g., Hong Kong to New York over Seattle).

The maximum cylinder volume on a working side of the piston, minus the piston displacement volume per stroke. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the displace volume.

Slacking a rope smartly, carefully and in small amounts.

A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay.

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

Watertight housing for the centerboard.

A vessel of amy rig, mounting between 18 and 32 guns.

The shaft input per unit of compressor capacity.

(1) A point of sail between close-hauled and a run, with the wind coming from abeam. (2) A distance, or fetch. (3) Straight stretch of water between two bends in a river or channel.

A four-sided fore-and-aft sail set on a sprit.

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

Small hole bored in cask or barrel to allow air to enter when emptying.

Shapes such as angle bars or stringers welded to a surface such as a plated bulkhead to increase rigidity.

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

To obtain his reaction to something.

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

Seaman's name for the excitement on board as the ship approachs her destination, giving the crew some liberty ashore.

A chemical element that is a heavy strong smelling greenish yellow imitating gas used as a bleach, oxidizing agent and disinfectant. Found in some ambient air conditions.