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 large sail that is a cross between a spinnaker and a genoa. Hoisted without a pole, the tack is attached at the bottom of the headstay.

Those causes of loss for which the carrier is not legally liable. The elemental risks of ocean transport.

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

To transfer containers from one ship to another when both vessels are controlled by the same network (carrier) manager.

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 ...

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.

The velocity of the gas in the passages between the filter units in the filter house of a gas filter.

A wind moving from the land to the water due to temperature changes in the evening, where the temperature of the land falls below the sea temperature.

A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

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

A short length of line, usually braided or marled, used to temporarily bind the anchor cable to the messenger when the anchor is weighed by hand around the capstan.

Fog over land caused by condensation of vapor in the air above cooler ground.

The oily condensate discharged by lubricated air compressors. The name is derived from the appearance of the condensate. Under normal conditions oily condensate should just be cloudy, like a small amount of milk in a bucket of water. When a lubricated com ...

A boat that is comfortable in rough weather.

Dangle a man from one of the yard arms, sometimes by the neck, if the man was to be killed, and sometimes by the toes, if he was merely to be tortured. A severe punishment used aboard sailing ships long ago. Today, a reprimand.

An instrument designed to detect the ultrasonic emissions and convert them to audible signal.

A very strong sail used in stormy weather. It is loose footed, being attached to the mast, but not the boom. This helps prevent boarding waves from damaging the sail or the rigging.

A wharf licensed and attended by Customs authorities.

Drydocking, beaching, or careening a vessel and carefully examining the bottom with a view to ascertaining any damage it may have.