A rate applicable from a point on one transportation line to a point on another line, made by agreement and published in a single tariff by all transportation lines over which the rate applies.

An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.

A docking line going at approximately a right angle from the boat to the dock, preventing movement away from the dock.

Old nickname for a second mate.

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country.

The one who steers the boat.

Canvas, wood or rope used over the side to protect a vessel from chafing when alongside another vessel or a dock.

Goods transported in a ship, or the money paid for such goods.

To attain headway (to get going or pick up speed).

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 ...

Cargo moving under Customs control where duty has not yet been paid.

The gauge pressure at which a pressure vessel is maintained in normal operation.

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

Heatless reactivated dryer. By means of expanding cold dry air to near atmospheric pressure inside the regeneration tower, the dryer air picks up moisture from the saturated desiccant bed and is then purged to atmosphere.

Also known as LTL or LCL.

A pressure-volume diagram for a compressor or engine cylinder produced by direct measurement made by the use of a device called an indicator.

Covers for closing up hatchways.

To make life onboard for the crew as uncomfortable as possible, by keeping them at work at all hours, often unnecessarily.

Breaking away of a mass of ice from a glacier or iceberg.

The U.S. government does not issue certificates of free sale. However, the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, will issue, upon request, a letter of comment to the U.S. manufacturers whose products are subject to the Federal Food, Drug ...