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

A tiller that is designed to be used in the event that wheel steering fails.

A drum of a windlass for heaving in line.

A smooth hard wood grown in the West Indies which had many maritime uses, such as deadeyes and the sheaves of blocks. Its hardness stood up well to wear, and its smoothness allowed lines to render through easily.

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 ...

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

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 ...

Tool used for transferring course and bearing to and from the compass rose on a chart

Time period from when a compressor loads until it unloads.

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

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

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.

Liner Shipping Agreements.

Deeper forward (front end deepest in water).

Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.

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

A gap unintentionally left uncovered while painting or varnishing.

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

Under letters of credit, one or more shipments are allowed by the phrase "partial shipments permitted."

Same as "grab rope" (rope).