In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

A very experienced and/or old sailor

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

Is the term used for average atmospheric air at sea level in a temperature zone where it contains some moisture. It is defined in the ASME Test Code For Displacement Compressors as being at 14.696 psiA, 68

ACRONYM - non-lubricated compressor.

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.

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

The dimensions of all parts which go into the construction of a ship's hull.

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

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

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

A letter of credit forwarded to the beneficiary by the advising bank without engagement on the part of the advising bank.

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.

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

To change direction so as to point farther away from the wind. Also Bear Away, Bear Off or Head Down. The opposite of heading up.

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

Loaded with more cargo than a ship can safely navigate with. Drunk.