Capable of going to sea.

To let go.

Abbreviation for "Electronic Data Interface." Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.

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

A shore that wind blows onto; it is best to stay well off a lee shore in a storm

A filtering unit for vented enclosures installed to prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering the enclosure. Also prevents oil loss by retaining oil droplets and draining the oil back to the sump.

A new letter of credit issued to another beneficiary on the strength of a primary credit. The second L/C uses the first L/C as collateral for the bank. Used in a three-party transaction.

Towards the center line of a ship (towards the center).

Power as calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams.

Itemized list of commodities with marks/numbers but no cost values indicated.

Fine separated particles floating in the air and clouding it. A substance in the gaseous state.

To turn the boat away from the wind. also Fall Off.

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.

Is the ratio of weight of vapor existing in a given space to the weight that would be present if the space were saturated at the space temperature.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

Person given a passage in one of H.M. ships; usually on compassionate grounds.

A device consisting of a heat transfer system, a moisture elimination system and a refrigeration system designed to improve the quality of the air and reduce the temperature of the air.

A slot into which the bolt rope or lugs in the luff of the sail are inserted to attach the sail.

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.

Said of wind when exactly ahead; and of another vessel when her fore and aft line coincides with observer's line of sight.