Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

A drum of a windlass for heaving in line.

Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.

Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used

Old nickname for a second mate.

Components subordinate to the compressor.

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.

Bound together.

A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

One who designs ships.

The Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.

Inlet and outlet connections are located at the same level on opposite sides of the filter or other device installed on the pipeline.

Iron or wood pin fitted into racks, around which lines can be belayed or secured.

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

Is the dynamic viscosity divided by the density

See Multiple Containerload Shipment.

Containers loaded at port of loading and discharged at port of destination.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.