The spaces between the transverse bulkheads of a ship.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

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

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

A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Old term for a heavy gale or hurricane.

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

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

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

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.

Equipped to assist during offshore construction and maintenance work.

Sophisticated, computer controlled systems that manage the mixtures of gases within a container throughout an intermodal journey reducing decay.

Re-fueling the vessel.

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

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

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

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

(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.

Order to take off a damaged part of a vessel, to restore it to its proper shape and condition, and to replace it in position.