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To charge more than the proper amount according to the published rates.

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Seaman's scornful name for any lead of a rope by which effort is lost or wasted.

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To cause the land to sink below horizon by sailing away from it.

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An absolute temperature scale. ((

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Standard cubic feet per minute., SCFM or scfm. Flow of free air measured at some reference point and converted to a standard set of reference conditions (e.g., 14.4 psia, 80

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Said of a vessel when she is shipping water on deck and it is running off through scuppers and freeing ports.

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The ability of a non-water-soluble fluid to form an emulsion with water.

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Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

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Place where a ship should report when passing i.e. when approaching a port.

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Metal or wooden peg inserted in gunwale of a boat for an oar to heave against when rowing without crutch or rowlock.

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To remain nearly alongside another vessel.

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Small boat similar to and including jetskis

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Is a positive displacement rotary compressor.

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Is singular for media and is the material...paper, wire, cellulose or a combination... from which the filter element is made and which does the actual filtration or separation.

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A flat tray, generally made of wood but occasionally of steel, on which goods particularly those in boxes, cartons or bags, can be stacked. Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of such goods, mainly by the use of forklift trucks.

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A device to record temperature in a container while cargo is en route.

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An indicator that signals pressure conditions.

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Difference in air or gas temperature between the outlet of the intercooler and the inlet of the compressor.

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GBL

Abbreviation for "Government Bill of Lading."

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The line to which a vessel is submerged with a full cargo on board.

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