A device that changes a vapor into a liquid. Accomplished by exposing a tube containing vapor to air or by passing the tube through a water jacket.

The ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute inlet pressure.

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

A stem curving up and forward in graceful line.

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

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

The operation of pressing oakum into a seam as a temporary measure until the seam can be properly caulked.

Price includes commission as well as CIF.

An expansion joint designed to take up thermal expansion.

See "Brokerage"

a filter intended to prevent only large particles from entering a component immediately downstream.

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.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight, Collection And Interest."

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. A mixture of individual gases. The gaseous mixture surrounding the earth..

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were received in "apparent good order and condition," without damage or other irregularities. If no notation or exception is made, the B/L is assumed to be "cleaned." ...

Navigating near the coast, allowing one to find one's position by use of landmarks and other references.

A publication,such as Uniform Freight Classification (railroad) or the National Motor Freight Classification (motor carrier), that assigns ratings to various articles and provides bill of lading descriptions and rules.

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

Food.

Sailing with the wind coming from the direction forward of abeam. A close reach is the point of sail between a beam reach and close hauled.