term mainly used by companies selling small compressors because it makes their compressors look bigger than they really are. The swept volume is the actual displacement of the piston, forgetting such losses as bumping clearances, valve clearances, ring lo ...

The forward shroud to a lower-mast. Also, ropes used to confine the capstan bars to their places when shipped.

The evolution of swinging a ship's head through several headings to obtain compass errors for the purpose of making a deviation table.

A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.

The distance a boat can move around its anchor. Swinging room is important because if other boats or objects are within a boat's swinging circle they may collide.

Swing of the boom from one side of the ship to the other when the tack is changed.

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

A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling.

Marks of identification.

A lubricating oil made with synthetic base stocks.

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Abbreviation for "Transportation and Exportation." Customs form used to control cargo movement from port of entry to port of exit, meaning that the cargo is moving from one country, through the United States, to another country.

Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (containers): A measurement of cargo-carrying capacity on a containership, referring to a common container size of 20 ft in length.

Time charter

Revenue per day

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Temperature at the compressor inlet flange.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Temperature before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.

A gauge that measures engine revolutions per minute.

To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind.