A very experienced and/or old sailor

One man Bridge Operation

A rain gauge capable of measuring very small amounts of precipitation. Also called micropluviometer, trace recorder.

An instrument which indicates the presence of precipitation. The ombroscope consists of a heated, water-sensitive surface which indicates by mechanical or electrical techniques the occurrence of precipitation.

Qualified Member of the Engine department. Unlicensed members of the engine department who attend to a fully automated engine room.

A sailboat is always on one tack or the other; that is the sail is always on one side or the other.

A notation on a bill of lading that cargo has been loaded on board a vessel. Used to satisfy the requirements of a letter of credit, in the absence of an express requirement to the contrary.

On or in a ship.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

In trouble.

Said of a vessel when the depth of water can be measured by the lead (within the 100 fathom curve).

Said of a seaman who has retired from sea service.

The direction at right angles to a ship's heading or the line of her keel

To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.

Hauled out of the water for repairs or storage

A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

Sailing close hauled. Sailing toward the wind as much as possible with the wind coming from the bow.

Energy supplied during periods of relatively high system demands as specified by the supplier.

A reel designed for receiving/rendering and storing the marine & on-shore cable

Generation of energy at the location where all or most of it will be used.