Panting

A popular word for streamlined, non-load bearing fairings to cover landing wheels. Also sometimes called Spats or, when fully enclosing the wheel struts, Skirts.

panting

Automotive; Automobile

The pulsation in and out of the bow and stern plating as the ship alternately rises and plunges deep into the water.

towage

Transportation; Nautical

Charges for the services of tugs assisting a ship or other vessels in ports or other locations; the act of towing a ship or other objects from one place to another.

tow

Transportation; Nautical

When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing (hauling) one or more floating objects.

time bar

Transportation; Nautical

A time after which legal claims will not be entertained.

stranding

Transportation; Nautical

The running of a ship on shore on a beach.

sternway

Transportation; Nautical

The reverse movement of a vessel.

shipper

Transportation; Nautical

Individuals or businesses who tender goods or cargo for transportation - usually the cargo owners or their representatives and not to be confused with the party issuing the bills ...

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Mount Athos

Greek mountain and pilgrimage site, known as the birthplace of early Christian Orthodox monasticism, housing around 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries. ...