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Sea Words

To remove or disassemble gear after it is used.

To remove from a ship. To remove an item from its place.

To take apart or to remove from its place.

Said of a lighthouse not tended.

Hoist or haul in the anchor.

Said of cable when it extends vertically and taut from anchor to hawsepipe.

The highest continuous deck which runs the full length of the ship without a fall or interruption.

To windward, in the direction of the eye of the wind; toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is coming

The ratio in percentage of the time that the equipment is in operation to the total working time.

[meaning]

A drive arrangement for power transmission to compressors.

Usually the forward berth of the boat, located in the bow

A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

Compressors that operate with an intake pressure below atmospheric and discharge pressure usually atmospheric or slightly higher.

A document issued by the U.S. government; authorizes the export of commodities for which written authorization is required by law.

Authentication of B/L and when B/L becomes effective.

Devices with passages for directing flow into alternate paths.

Van

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

A small flag placed at the mast head to show wind direction.

Is a single shaft, positive displacement rotary compressor.