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

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

An unauthoritative story (a tall story).

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

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

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

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

The strongest part of a vessel's side, to which the beams, knees, and foot-hooks are bolted. The part between the water's edge and the bulwarks.

A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Same as "grab rope" (rope).

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

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 ...

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

To leak; take in water.

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

Error that can be introduced when not reading an instrument, such as a compass, directly from its front, due to the separation of the indicator and the scale being read.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

To remove a sail.