Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed By Name."

To attach a line to something so that it will not move.

Said to weigh.

An officer taking his turn as officer of the watch.

The highest level of cube utilization that can be achieved when loading cargo into a container.

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

A device that removes solid contaminants, such as dirt or metal particles, from a liquid or gas (air is a gas), or that separates one liquid from another, or a liquid from a gas. The term filter describes the complete unit ... housing, filter element, int ...

A gigantic sea animal.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

A cap for the top of the mast.

The oxidation of conventional hydrocarbon lubricants when they reach the end of their useful life and begin to breakdown. Can cause operating temperature increase, increase brake horsepower and plugs separator, can destroy air end.

The drying of compressed gases other than air. Equipment size, choice of materials and other specifications may be decidedly different for drying gases other than air because of the specific properties of the gases. Properties include specific gravity, sp ...

A rope attached to the clew of the foresail and rove through a block on the swinging boom. Used for guying the clews out when before the wind.

An opening in a ship's side, provided with a glazed lid or cover for the admission of light.

Measure of alkalinity or acidity in water and water containing fluids. Can be used to determine the corrosion inhibiting characteristic in water based fluids. Typically, pH > 8.0 is required to inhibit corrosion of iron and ferrous alloys in water based f ...

Power as calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams.

An additional keel secured outside the main keel, usually as protection in the event of grounding.

Dangerously steep and breaking seas due to opposing currents and wind in a shallow area.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Distribution pressure (headers).

The first plank on the outer hull of a wooden vessel next to the keel. In steel ships, the plating next to the keel, or what is known as strake A.