The direction, at any point on the earth that is geographically in the northern hemisphere, facing toward the South Pole of the earth. Essentially a line extending from the point on the horizon to the highest point that the sun reaches on any day (solar n ...

Small masses of drift ice with waterways in which a vessel can sail.

Direction-Finder

The maximum rope speed (in meters per second) that the winch can maintain with the rope wound on the drum in a single layer, and with negligible tension on the rope, normally not more than 10% of the drum load.

On ships, the stern and stem are marked in feet to show the draft or depth of the vessel.

Vertical distance from the keel to the uppermost deck, taken inside the ship/s plating.

Heavy latch by which doors, hatches, portholes, etc., are secured; verb - to latch

Wind with a speed between 56 and 63 knots (64 and 72 mph); Beaufort scale number 11.

The load-carrying ability of an electric power plant during a specific time interval and period when related to the characteristics of the load to be/being supplied; determined by capability, operating power factor, and the portion of the load the station ...

The breaking-up of paint into fine particles or droplets by a paint gun using compressed air.

The legal right to receive income from, or occupy, trust.

Localized corrosion of a metal surface, confined to a point or small area, that takes the form of cavities or pits.

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

Wind with a speed between 41 and 47 knots (47 and 54 mph); Beaufort scale number 9.

The maximum tension (in kilonewtons) that can be maintained by a braking/locking system in the first layer.

A mortgage which carries priority over any subsequent mortgages if the borrower goes into default.

A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into measurable components. "Just in Time" is a typical value-added e ...

An approximate unit of heat produced by a resting person, equal to about 18.5 Btu per square foot per hour.

A document of title (such as a draft, promissory note, check, or bill of lading) transferable from one person to another in good faith for a consideration. Non-negotiable bills of lading are known as "straight consignment." Negotiable bills are known as " ...

To put a narrow piece of canvas around it after it has been wormed, and before it has been served.