Standard cubic feet per minute., SCFM or scfm. Flow of free air measured at some reference point and converted to a standard set of reference conditions (e.g., 14.4 psia, 80

A means of hauling up or lowering a cylindrical object.

Cool air pulled ashore by rising thermal air currents caused by the air inland rising as the land heats up

Atmosphere

Any body of rate tariffs that are not part of an agreement or conference system.

Also known as LTL or LCL.

A unit used when measuring atmospheric pressure. 33.86 millibars.

Above this pressure, the system may rupture or burst.

A bun-shaped cover placed over a radar scanner to prevent risk of fouling and to protect it from the weather.

Tank,one of which is situated at each side of the top part of the hold of a bulk carrier.

A ceremony performed on board ships when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time during a voyage.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company. It serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage and a receipt for goods.

The process of coating one metal with another, ordinarily applied to the coating of iron or steel with zinc. The chief purpose of galvanizing is to prevent corrosion.

Direction or bearing of an object relative to a boat's heading.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reach and a close reach.

A semi great circle joining the north and south poles. Known as lines of longitude, they cross the equator and all parallels of latitude at right angles.

is an ejector used to compress waste or exhaust steam or any other gas through a moderate range of compression above atmospheric pressure.

ACRONYM - non-lubricated compressor.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.