The ratio of the vapor pressure to the saturated vapor pressure at the temperature considered.

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

The temperature which would be measured at the stagnation point if a gas stream were stopped, with adiabatic compression from the flow condition to the stagnation pressure.

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

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

A very experienced and/or old sailor

Is used to cool compressed air or gas. Designed to reduce the temperature and liquefy condensate vapors.

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

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

The top of the mast

Shore crane with a wide span.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

An order to commence ship's work.

Order to pick up goods at a named place and deliver them to a pier. Usually issued by exporter to trucker but may apply to a railroad, which completes delivery by land. Use is limited to a few major U.S. ports. Also known as shipping delivery order.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.