Established the standard basis for adjusting general average and stated the rules for adjusting claims.

The machine by which, when dropped to the bottom, the vessel is held fast.

Auxiliary engine

A method to trap liquids or gases by causing them to penetrate into the absorbent material.

The area of the bow or stern projecting above and beyond a perpendicular from the water line at stem or stern.

When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.

States that the pressure of a gas, at constant volume, varies directly with the absolute temperature.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on an extended shaft of the driver.

On the deck (not over it - see ALOFT)

A component made up of a cylinder barrel, end covers, a piston rod, a steel or stainless steel piston. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form.

A term for stowing cargo in a container.

Any small enclosed space in which unwanted items are stowed when clearing up decks.

A term of measure referring to 42 gallons of liquid at 60o F.

An old maritime expression meaning "immediately", as "let go amain" (drop the anchor at once!).

(1) An old term to denote a lazy sailor who is of little use on the ship. (2) Damaged goods, especially provisions.

The angle a celestial body makes with the horizon.

The owners of a ship are entitled to payment as freight for merchandise returned through the fault of either the consignees or the consignors. Such payment, which is over and above the normal freight, is called backfreight.

To hold the mainsail or jib off to the side to cause the wind to blow onto the backside of the sail, used to slow a boat

Bunker adjustment factor