The ship's funnel or smokestack.

An articulated five-platform rail car that allows containers to be double stacked. A typical stack car holds ten 40-foot equivalent units (FEU's).

The interaction between the stages of a centrifugal compressor. When a multi-stage compressor is designed, each stage can operate at only one point its characteristic curve. The point is determine by the design conditions of temperature, flow and pressur ...

A rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two high on specially operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multi-platform cars. Each car is comprised of 5 well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No cha ...

Steps in the compression of a gas, In reciprocating compressors, each stage usually requires a separate cylinder, in dynamic compressors, each requires a separate rotor disc.

A bollard with horizontal arms, forming the shape of a cross, as a means of belaying lines.

Elevated structure from which coal and other cargoes can be loaded into a vessel. Name is also given to a landing-place, or loading-place.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

Said of a vessel that is firm, strong, and unlikely to develop leaks.

A vertical support for guardrails and lifelines.

A preparatory order (wait

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

Air at a temperature of 68

The magnetic compass used by the navigator as a standard.

A standard numerical code used by the U.S. Government to classify products and services.

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.

See standard air.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.