A factor expressing the deviation of gas from the laws of hydraulics.

Is the ratio of the actual volume of the gas to the volume determined according to the perfect gas law.

Compression in which no heat is transferred to or from the gas during the compression process.

A bar which projects above the coaming and which bears against a continuous rubber gasket strip set into the hatch panels of steel hatch covers in order to provide a weathertight seal.

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.

Is a compression in which the temperature of a gas remains constant.

The ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute inlet pressure.

A machine that compresses air, gases.

Legal obligation for a ship to use the services of a pilot in a particular place.

May be "local" using a micro-processor or "remote" using a PC (Personal Computer) or "larger" computer. Only recommended where large "swings" in system (process) demand amplitude may occur. Very effective where "load shaping" is an important consideration ...

Station, usually on the bridge, from which a ship is controlled; the act of so controlling.

Damage that is not evident from viewing the unopened package.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

A device that changes a vapor into a liquid. Accomplished by exposing a tube containing vapor to air or by passing the tube through a water jacket.

Device for positioning one shipping container on top of another.

A letter of credit, issued by a foreign bank, whose validity has been confirmed by a domestic bank. An exporter with a confirmed letter of credit is assured of payment even if the foreign buyer or the foreign bank defaults.

The bank that adds its confirmation to another bank's (the issuing bank's) letter of credit and promises to pay the beneficiary upon presentation of documents specified in the letter of credit.

Port/berth delays

A carrier which has a direct physical connection with, or forms a link between two or more carriers.

The mating device that is inserted into the coupler of a quick coupler and locked to complete the connection. Also referred to as plug or nipple.