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

A curved inlet section on an impeller.

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

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

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

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.

A wharf licensed and attended by Customs authorities.

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.

The height of the decks, below decks.

A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.

The one who steers the boat.

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

An expression describing a sailing ship set with every sail she can carry.

A fluid (as hydrogen or air) that tends to expand indefinitely. Is one of three basic phases of matter.

A guy who gets Head (toilet) cleaning detail.

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 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.

Ability of a filter to remove particle matter from an air stream. Measured by comparing concentrate of material upstream and downstream of the filter. Typical particulate sizes range from .3 micron to 50 micron.

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.

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