Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

Reduce dew point by passing compressed air through a bundle of hollow membrane fibers; water vapor and a portion of the compressed air then permeate the membrane walls and vent to atmosphere

An inspection method for welding, forgings etc. based on the ability of certain types of liquids to enter voids and crevices by capillary action and to remain there when the surface liquid is removed.

The outer resin surface of a fiberglass boat, usually colored.

Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain types of merchandise or products.

Marks of identification.

To sail a boat closer to the wind - to steer closer to the wind, usually by pulling in on the sheets

The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

Dioctylphalate aerosol (Efficiency Test Material).

A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

The record of courses steered and distances traveled since the time a ship's position was last fixed by shore or astronomical observations.

A machine that compresses gases. Divided into two groups; process gas compressors and oil and gas field compressors.

Rank intermediate between officer and rating, and in charge of ratings; more or less equivalent to the rank of sergeant.

The strokes on the ship's bell to mark the passage of time. The passage of time in each watch is marked by the bell every half-hour.

To reeve and secure a line.

To make fast. To bend a sail, is to make it fast to the yard. To bend a cable, is to make it fast to the anchor. A bend, is a knot by which one rope is made fast to another.

The proper return port of a discharged seaman.

All rigging, cranes, etc., utilized on a ship to load or unload cargo.

Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.

Disciplinary code in which maritime crimes and punishments are specified.