An adsorption type material used in compressed air dryers. Industry standards are activated alumina, silica gel and molecular sieves.(2) A material used to desiccate (dry) or dehumidify air.

A hoisting apparatus consisting of a block and tackle rigged at the end of a beam.

Special vessels employed in exploration for, development of or continuous production of, subsea oil and gas.

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

A document of title (such as a draft, promissory note, check, or bill of lading) transferable from one person to another in good faith for a consideration. Non-negotiable bills of lading are known as "straight consignment." Negotiable bills are known as " ...

Heavy latch by which doors, hatches, portholes, etc., are secured; verb - to latch

A listing of a particular boat's steering deviation on each point of the compass

A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling.

The process of checking the accuracy of and adjusting the ship's magnetic compass.

The shape of the fore-body of a ship as it thrusts through the sea. A vessel with a slim bow is said to have a fine entry.

A bearing 180

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

To enter a port or harbor

The straight or curved line of the deck line; curvature of the lines of a vessel toward the bow and stern.

A concrete foundation with lateral supports which rests upon a number of steel springs. Designed to deal with disturbing frequencies in vibration isolation

Beneath the deck

Any point of sailing away from the wind.

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

To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.

The direction at right angles to a ship's heading or the line of her keel