A term applied to loose wood or other material used in a ship's hold for the protection of cargo.

A lead of from 7 to 14 pounds used with the hand lead line for ascertaining the depth of water in entering or leaving a harbor. (Line marked to 20 fathoms.)

An imperfection, spots left unfinished in cleaning or painting.

A unit of atmospheric pressure equal to 1,000 dynes per sq. cm. or about 1/32 in. of mercury.

That part of a rudder by which it is pivoted to the sternpost.

Flag signaling with the arms.

Stability is 100 minus the surge limit at rated discharge pressure, where the surge limit is expressed in percentage of rated capacity.

Deadweight, gross, net, displacement.

Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods

Military Sealift Command

Cargo Tank, Wing.

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On the shore (on land).

A direction across the width of a vessel.

To approach (overtake or come up to).

To return to a normal position, as a vessel righting after heeling over.

When the scope of chain is slightly greater than the depth of water.

To check suddenly.

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The space between two bulkheads set close together, especially between fuel tanks (two walls separated to use for drainage or safety).