A general handyman in the engine room.

A labyrinth type filter having the active surfaces continuously splashed with oil. Most pollutants are absorbed by the oil which when circulated releases its pollutants, which sink by gravity to the bottom of the oil pan.

Is the weight of a given volume of gas, usually expressed in lb / cu ft at SPT condition.

Merchant Navy nickname for seaman whose turn of duty it is to keep the mess clean.

Half of a sphere. On the globe hemispheres are used to describe the halves of the earth north or south of the equator.

The lines that lead from the clew of the jib to the cockpit and are used to control the jib.

A device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life preserver, life vest, PFD or personal floatation device.

Seaward, a safe distance from shore; To keep an offing is to keep a safe distance away from the coast because of navigational dangers, fog, or other hazards.

An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel, train, truck, or airplane or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel, train, truck, or airplane.

Contraction for Empty Repositioning. The movement of empty containers.

Vessel contract where charterers take over all responsibility for the operation of the vessel and expenses for a certain period of time.

Water of sufficient depth to allow a boat to travel through it.

American Shipbrokers Association

Line led forward, from quarter of a vessel, to prevent her from moving astern.

A location that is not sheltered from the wind and seas. An open location would not make a good anchorage.

The distance a boat can move around its anchor. Swinging room is important because if other boats or objects are within a boat's swinging circle they may collide.

A Customs document permitting the holder to temporarily carry or send merchandise into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds. Any of various Customs documents required for crossin ...

Ropes used for hoisting gaffs and sails, and signal flags.

The highest operating pressure the system or component is designed to withstand.

The recognized abbreviation for the International Chamber of Commerce Terms of Sale. These terms were last amended, effective July 1, 1990.