One of the 4 cardinal compass points. East is at 90

A hydrometeor consisting of a visible aggregate of minute water and/or ice particles in the atmosphere above the earth's surface. Cloud differs from fog only in that the latter is, by definition, in contact with the earth's surface.

A vertical post usually employed as a support - Also called a Sampson post

Space between adjacent frames, on the bottom of a tanker.

The water line when the ship rides empty.

This is a theoretical earnings figure that is used for working out state pensions or guaranteed.

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Officer of the watch

Failure by a debtor to meet the terms of a loan either by not paying interest due or not repaying.

A power-driven cable lifter mounted on a vertical shaft. The shaft may be extended beyond the cable lifter to carry a warping end. The cable lifter is declutch-able from the prime mover, and in operation and use is similar to the windlass.

A small pier that projects from a larger pier.

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To let out a line

Estimated Time of DepartureEstimated time of departure of the vessel. Does not necessarily coincide with the time of completion for the reasons evoked here above, or because the ship has to wait for another reason: tide, daylight,...

Alaska Department of Environment Conservation.

Auxiliary Boiler Survey

Lloyd's Open Form. Salvage contract type. Revised regularly in order to reward the work of tug involved with the salvage of laden tankers.

Liner In Free Out

A winch with the ability to drop and hoist the anchor which is tied with a rope or a rope combined with chain and to hold and storage rope may be fixed or not the warping ends