The order in which compressors are brought online.

A unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons through a conductor. One volt across one ohm of resistance causes a current flow of one ampere. One ampere is equal to 6.25 x 1018 electrons per second passing a set point in a circuit.

A device for furnishing fresh air to compartments below deck or exhausting foul air. Construction designed to lead air below decks. May have a cowl, which can be angled into or away from the wind; and may be constructed with baffles, so that water is not ...

The process of plotting a theoretical position or future position based on advancing from a known position using speed, time, and course, without aid of objects on land, of sights, etc. Term comes from deduced reckoning, abbreviated first to "ded reckonin ...

A platform with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a lift truck.

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).

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

A compressor cooled by atmospheric air circulated around the cylinders or casing.

An opening such as a hole or vent. An opening through which air can pass, or a restricted opening placed in a pipe line to provide a means of controlling or measuring flow.

To remove from a ship. To remove an item from its place.

Cargo more than eight feet high which thus cannot fit into a standard container.

Cargo thrown overboard in order to lighten the ship and washed ashore.

An annual publication that contains tidal information and information about the position of the sun, moon, planets and stars. This information is used for celestial navigation.

(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

On square-rigged ships, the lines which are lead from the masthead to the ends of the yards to support them.

Indirect heat exchanger designed to transfer heat from combustion gas to the air stream added to the combustion zone.

A metal air-tight tank built into a boat to insure flotation even when the boat is swamped.

A distinctive fixed reference point that can be used for navigation.

Transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the later carrier from the consignor or consignee.

Little or no wind and flat seas