Specially designed for the transport of condensed (liquefied) gases. The most important gases are: ammonia, ethylene, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), which consists mainly of methane, and is cooled to a temperature of minus 163 degrees Celcius, and LPG (Liqu ...

Location where shipment begins its movement.

To store a yacht away on land for the winter

Machines cooled by water circulated through jackets surrounding the cylinders or casings.

On square-rigged ships, the blocks attached to those yards on which studdingsails were set.

A line drawn to indicate both the direction and magnitude of a force, such as leeway or a current.

Sailors' term for an old ship that needed a lot of paint and repairs.

Packages loaded on a pallet, in a crate or any other way that enables them to be handled at one time as a unit.

(1) The rolled up part of a sail, tied with the reef lines, that is used to reduce sail area for heavy winds; To reduce the sail area. (2) A group of rocks or coral generally at a depth shallow enough to present a hazard to navigation.

As tight as can be pulled by hand.

Arrival at land

(1) A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc. (2) On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is ...

A ported or closed cover for the end of a filter element.

Tan work shoes issued to U.S. Maritime Service trainees

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

A lit navigational aid such as a lighthouse that can be used at night or in poor visibility.

(1) A wind shift further forward relative to the boats direction or heading. (2) A bar or angle under a deck the same size as deck beams. It is used around stair openings in deck, small hatch openings, or at dead end of longitudinals.

Use of individual carrier/rail equipment through a central agency for the benefit of carriers and shippers.

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Female).

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff.- See also Detention and Per Diem.