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.

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 ...

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.

A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Remove a boat from the water.

A powerful, strongly built boat designed to tow or push other vessels, and to assist in maneuvering a ship in a confined area.

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

A railing around the deck of a boat to keep things from going overboard and the seas from coming aboard; the strake of shell plating above a weather or shelter deck; the part of a ship's side that extends above the main deck to protect it against heavy we ...

A gap unintentionally left uncovered while painting or varnishing.

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

The officer on board responsible for the navigation of the ship.

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

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

A drum of a windlass for heaving in line.

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.

Sink by filling with water.

An area of the North Atlantic east of the Bahamas where a powerful eddy in the water causes Sargasso weed to collect in vast quantities and float on the surface.

To remove a sail.

To let go altogether.

Any body of rate tariffs that are not part of an agreement or conference system.