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

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A means of hauling up or lowering a cylindrical object.

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One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

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

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A charge made for a service performed in a carrier's terminal area.

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The semi-circular steel coupling device mounted on a tractor which engages and locks with a chassis semi-trailer.

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A passenger or cargo-carrying ship which is operated between scheduled, advertised ports of loading and discharge on a regular basis.

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Is the temperature existing at the discharge port of the compressor.

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Is pressure as determined by most instruments and gauges.

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Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

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Capacity of a compressor is the full rated volume of flow of gas compressed and delivered at certain set conditions.

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

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Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

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Heat exchangers for raising the temperature of compressed air to increase its volume.

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A very experienced and/or old sailor

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Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

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The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

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A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

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A navigational instrument which provides a bearing to a radio beacon.

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Bound together.

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