Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

A factor expressing the deviation of gas from the laws of hydraulics.

The ratio of fuel consumption to compressor capacity.

This property of a gas is the weight of air or gas per unit volume. Unless specified, it refers in compressor practice to the weight per unit volume at conditions of total temperature, total pressure and composition which prevail at the compressor intake.

The shaft input per unit of compressor capacity.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

An auxiliary volume that may be opened to the clearance space for increasing the clearance, usually temporarily, to reduce the volumetric efficiency of the compressor.

Port/berth delays

Abbreviation for the Railway Service "Container On Flat Car."

An extension of the keel for protection of propeller and rudder.

A small double-pronged bendable pin used to secure a clevis pin or to keep turnbuckles from unwinding.

A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.

Said of an anchor when the cable is taut and vertical.

To reduce the volume of, by or as if by pressure.

National flag or insignia flown by a ship at sea.

A compressor that is designed to operate at lower pressures. Usually a blower is an air compressor that operates below 2 barg, although this figure depends upon the respective manufacturer.

A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.

(1) Free, not entangled (2) To finalize all formalities in a Customs House.

A valve that controls the flow in air lines.