A figure representing the average low tide of a region.

Is the ratio of the actual volume of the gas to the volume determined according to the perfect gas law.

A carrier which has a direct physical connection with, or forms a link between two or more carriers.

Stowage of general or special cargoes in a container for transport in the various modes.

To coil down the tail of a line on deck to present a neat appearance.

The spaces between the transverse bulkheads of a ship.

Machines having only one impeller.

The distinguishing qualities of a navigational light, including its color and whether it is fixed or flashing (and the flashing sequence).

Percentage of cargo or passengers carried e.g. 4000 tons carried on a vessel of 10000 capacity has a load factor of 40%

The A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

A firm that acts as an export sales agent for more than one noncompeting manufacturer.

To touch the ground, with the keel, for a minute or so and then proceed again.

A transportation company which provides service to the general public at published rates.

An inward structural failure of a filter element which can occur due to abnormally high pressure drop (differential pressure) or resistance to flow.

Compression in which no heat is transferred to or from the gas during the compression process.

(1) An intermediate rank between Captain and Rear Admiral, often held by a senior captain when given extra responsibility. (2) The leader of a yacht club.

An imaginary line drawn between the luff and leech of a sail. The chord depth is an imaginary line drawn to the deepest part of the sail from the chord. The ratio of chord depth to chord length represents the sail's draft - a high ratio indicates a full s ...

Cubic space (measurement tons occupied by one tonne (2240 lbs or 1000 kgs of cargo))

A block with one end permanently attached to a surface.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing as close to the wind (as directly into the wind) as possible; sails are pulled in tight, enabling the boat to point as high as possible to the direction the wind is coming from; Also, "beating" and "on-the-wind". ...