To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

A spring line tied from the boat to chain rode, usually near the water's surface. It helps disperse tension forces. It also prevents damage to the boat by ground tackle and can help in the retrieval of the ground tackle in heavy weather.

The number of revolutions per minute of the compressor shaft.

Response to an offer which varies the terms or conditions of that offer.

In the US a company can file for protection under Chapter 11 of the country's bankruptcy laws. The.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

Light-weight foresail similar to a spinnaker but set without a pole.

The point of equilibrium of the total weight of a containership, truck, train or a piece of cargo.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

The water level used to record data on a chart. Usually the average low tide water level. It is the level below which depths on a chart are measured, and above which keights of a tide are expressed.

A futures transaction where an equal and opposite trade closes an open position. This leaves a.

Ships time was counted by the half hour, starting at midnight. A half hour after twelve was one bell; one o'clock, two bells; and so on until four o'clock, which was eight bells. The counting then started over again, with 4

An old naval saying to indicate those young men who, through birth or connection, were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination. Their subsequent promotion was assured.

The Greek god of the sea.

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.

Fluid cooling agent.

A volume. Cubic meters per second.

Canvas or wood seat attached a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.