A device to fire a life line to a ship in distress.
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RESTRICTOR
A device for producing a deliberate pressure drop or resistance in a line by reducing the cross-sectional flow area.
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RESTRICTOR
A device for producing a deliberate pressure drop or resistance in a line by reducing the cross-sectional flow area.
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SAFETY CONTROL
Device to stop unit, equipment or system if unsafe pressure and/or temperatures and/or dangerous conditions are reached.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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AIR COOLER
A factory-encased assembly of elements whereby the temperature of air passing through the device is reduced.
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FILTER ELEMENT
The porous device that performs the actual process of filtration. Also known as Cartridge
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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COMPRESSOR
A device which converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic flow power.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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