Container Liner Operators Forum
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FLUID
A substance readily assuming the shape of the container in which it is placed; e.g. oil, gas, water or mixtures of these. A general classification including liquids and gases.
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DRUM
A container with a capacity of 55 U.S. gallons.
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POUR POINT
Lowest temperature at which an oil or distillate fuel is observed to flow, when cooled under conditions prescribed by test method ASTM D 97. The pour point is 3°C (5°F) above the temperature at which the oil in a test vessel shows no movement when the container is held horizontally for five seconds.
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BORE POLISHING
Excessive smoothing of the surface finish of the cylinder bore or cylinder liner in an engine to a mirror-like appearance, resulting in depreciation of ring sealing and oil consumption performance.
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BELLOWS
Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.
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GASH FANNY
A refuse container or dustbin.
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BOXTIME
Standard BIMVO time charter for container ships.
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BERTH CARGO
When a liner cargo vessel accepts extra cargo to fill up the empty space remaining.
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GASH
Any refuse or rubbish which is discarded into a refuse container or dustbin which is known as 'gash fanny' (South African Navy).
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NVOCC
Non Vessel Operating (Common) Container Carrie
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