The tendency of the strands of a line to fray out at the ends.

A grooved metal extrusion fitted on a forestay and used to secure the luff of a sail by holding its bolt rope in place.

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

International data interchange standards sponsored by the United Nations. See UN/EDIFACT.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters.

An indentation of the coastline between two headlands.

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

To bring to a sudden stop.

Is the suction pressure attained by an ejector or positive displacement vacuum pump at zero capacity with the suction absolutely blanked off.

The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods in a legal sense could be said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when it comes to transporting ...

The ability of a fluid that is insoluble in water to separate from water with which it may be mixed in the form of an emulsion.

To charge less than the proper amount.

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensed prior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are often required on the B/L.- Various types issued for export (general, validated) and import as mandated by government(s).

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

A cargo on which the transportation charge is assessed on the basis of weight.

A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

Is a measure of the rate of change of viscosity with temperature. Oils with high VI have low viscosity changes.

A rope spliced into the end of a block and used for making it fast to rigging or spars. Such a block is called a tail-block.