A type of filter capacity test in which a clogging contaminant is added to the influent of a filter, under specified test conditions, to produce a given rise in pressure drop across the filter or until a specified reduction of flow is reached. Filter life ...

The interval between full moon and change of moon and the highest high tide.

Above the upper deck (above).

Abbreviation for "Destination Delivery Charge." A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This charge covers crane lifts off the vessel, draya ...

A receptacle which serves to store compressed air for heavy demands in excess of compressor capacity.

Altitude

A line rove through a single block secured aloft.

A triangular topsail set above the mainsail in a gaff-rigged vessel.

A cargo consolidator in ocean trades who will buy space from a carrier and subsell it to smaller shippers. The NVOCC issues bills of lading, publishes tariffs and otherwise conducts itself as an ocean common carrier, except that it will not provide the ac ...

Abbreviation for "Just In Time." In this method of inventory control, warehousing is minimal or nonexistent; the container is the movable warehouse and must arrive "just in time;" not too early nor too late.

To drive before a gale, with no sail, or only enough to keep the vessel ahead of the sea. Also, low, thin clouds that fly swiftly before the wind.

A river, canal or other body of water that boats can travel on.

A steam boiler on a ship deck used to supply steam to deck machinery when the main boilers are shut down.

A landing wharf or pier; a dike at a river s mouth.

The error in a compass reading caused by the heel of a boat.

Close beside a ship, wharf or jetty.

Small bulldozer used to go over bulk cargoes.

(1) Describing a boat that lacks stability. (2) A small dinghy or launch used to transport crew and equipment from shore to a larger boat (3) One who serves as a precautionary standby, such as a line tender

A single turn of line around an object with the end being led back through the bight. It's the basis upon which many nautical knots are contructed.

The quantity of goods that may be imported without restriction during a set period of time.