Bound together.

A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

A letter of credit that allows the beneficiary to transfer in whole or in part to another beneficiary any amount which, in aggregate, of such transfers does not exceed the amount of the credit. Used by middlemen.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

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

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

A structural failure of the filter medium due to flexing caused by cyclic differential pressure.

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 term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

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

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

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.

Are categorized as internal or external heat reactivated. Internal type - Process air enters the dryer through the inlet piping, is then dried as it passes through the desiccant bed, and discharges through the outlet piping as dry air. Regeneration of the ...

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

The point where the bottom and the sides of a ship join.

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

To let go.