In a radiosonde observation, a level (other than a standard level) for which values of pressure, temperature, and humidity are reported because temperature and/or humidity data at that level is sufficiently important or unusual to warrant the attention of ...

Fresh water mixed with sea water, having a density between 1,000 and 1,026 kg/cm3

The measurement of the angle between the bottom of a boat and its widest beam. A vessel with a 0

- A hitch used for bending a line to a spar, which if tied properly, won't slip. The end of the line is passed around the spar and then passed a second time around so it rides over the standing part. Then it is carried across and up through the bight.

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

Brass work, polished (also varnished wood work in yachts).

See: contingency.

A fund whose portfolio comprises a range of securities from markets around the.

To bring a sailing vessel to a stop with her sails still set. This can be accomplished on a square rigged ship by bracing the yards aback on her foremast; on fore-and-aft rigged boats it is done by bringing her head into the wind so that the sails are no ...

A rail fastened along the inside of the bulwarks of a vessel and pierced to hold belaying pins

The pressure at which a pressure operated valve begins to pass a gas.

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

A white navigation light carried by vessels under way at night to indicate their presence and give an indication of their course.

Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

The weight shown in a waybill and freight bill, i.e, the invoiced weight.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

Are lines that supply equipment from sub headers.

Water that is suitable for drinking, as defined by local health officials.

In the US, a tax imposed by the federal government or state on the net value of a deceased person's.

Small horizontal spars extending athwartships from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of these "spreaders", enabling the shrouds to better support the mast.