An iron pin upon which the capstan moves. Also, a piece of timber forming the diameter of a made mast. Also, any long pin or bar upon which anything revolves.

Random Access Memory

Research and development

Pilot Vessel

Steamship.

An order to 'vast hauling upon anything when it has come to its right position.

Pieces of timber put in horizontally between the frames to form and secure any opening; as, for ports.

Special Protection Area

Cargo which is on wheels, such as truck or trailers, and which can be driven or towed on to a ship.

Safety Management System (ISM Code)

Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

(R/T)radio telegraph, telegraphy, telephone

The fastenings of ropes that are seized together.

Single Mooring Point. Tanker terminal using a single buoy or fixed structure to fasten the vessel and carry out cargo operations. The ship can swing freely around this point.

Sunday, Saturday and Holidays Excluded. Method of calculating the Lay days. These days are not counted.

A strong, rippling tide.

Range finder, radio frequency

A piece of compass-timber, fixed on the after part of the apron inside. The lower end is scarfed into the keelson, and receives the scarf of the stem, through which it is bolted.

Remotely operated vehicle

Thees & Hartlepool Port Authority UK port agency.