A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed in each cylinder or casing from initial intake pressure to final discharge pressure.

The spaces between the transverse bulkheads of a ship.

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

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

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

Movement of a tractor, without trailer, over the highway.

Station, usually on the bridge, from which a ship is controlled; the act of so controlling.

Old term for a heavy gale or hurricane.

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.

Machines having only one impeller.

(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.

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

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

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

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

Equipped to assist during offshore construction and maintenance work.

A rating who tends to the pumps of an oil tanker.

A public/private initiative to promote the efficiency of compressed air in the US.