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

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

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

a type of separator for removal of larger particles from an exhaust gas stream. Gas laden with particulates enters the cyclone and is directed to flow in a spiral causing the entrained particulates to fall out and collect at the bottom. The gas exits near ...

A unit of work, being the work done in one hour at the rate of 1,000 watts.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Same as "grab rope" (rope).

One who designs ships.

Deeper forward (front end deepest in water).

Name given to the metal point or ram fixed on the bows of old war galleys and used to pierce the hulls, and thus sink or disable enemy ships.

Time period from when a compressor loads until it unloads.

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

Liner Shipping Agreements.

Any small collar made with spunyarn or light line to hold something in place.

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

A sailboat is always on one tack or the other; that is the sail is always on one side or the other.

An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.

The relationship (ratio) between the sails height (luff length) and length along the foot. High aspect ratio means a sail that is tall and narrow, low aspect ratio is a short, squat sail. A high aspect ratio sail is very efficient in sailing close to the ...

Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.