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Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

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

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

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

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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.

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The porous material contained inside the filter to (a) separate the contaminants from the incoming air, gas, or liquid. (b) separate the liquid from the gas. Filter medium is usually made of paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, or a combination.

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Limber hole of a ship.

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

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Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.

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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 ...

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Removal of worn or damaged gear and the fitting of new gear in replacement.

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Landfall. To reach shore.

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A measurement of vacuum or pressure that is used to measure the airflow restriction.

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Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.

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

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A marine insurance policy that applies to all shipments made by an exporter over a period of time rather than to one shipment only.

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To remove a sail.

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Land

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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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The stay leading from the mast to the bow

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