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 ...

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

A longitudinal stiffener for the side of a ship, made of angle bar, bulb angle channel or plates, etc. Depending upon their locations, stringers are known as bilge stringers, side stringers, hole stringers, etc.

Water washing over; the situation of an object when almost submerged.

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

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

A device for mounting cylinders.

A coupling device which consists of a spring loaded shutoff valve and a positive locking mechanism. It is used to connect tools, hoses and other accessories. Also known as Quick Disconnect.

A guy who gets Head (toilet) cleaning detail.

A low headroom space below decks used for provisions or spare parts, or miscellaneous storage.

An angle or channel from deck beam to shell frame taking the place of a bracket.

Usually refers to intracity hauling on drays or trucks.

A hand held pneumatic chipping tool which the blows are transmitted through a group of floating needles or metal rods.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization operated for the exclusive purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning and ...

National Fluid Power Association.

The one who steers the boat.

a wind coming from the northeast

A unit used when measuring atmospheric pressure. 33.86 millibars.

Above sea level

On a square-rigged ship, a tackle used for hoisting casks and provisions.