Sailing with the wind from astern, in the same direction toward which the wind is blowing

Line on a chart linking points of equal depth. also known as a Depth Contour.

Vibration isolation mount. Provides reductions in vibration transmission.

To change the course of a sailing vessel.

Cargo delivered to/from the carrier where origin/destination of the cargo is in the local area.

A line that controls the angle of the sail in its relation to the wind; attached to the clew of a sail to adjust its trim (make the sail the proper shape to catch the wind).

An additional extra tax.

To unload a shipping container.

The region around the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropics are known for their warm weather.

The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

A navigational buoy on which is mounted a bell with clappers hung inside a metal cage, which is rung by the motion of the sea. It serves as a warning of shoal waters.

First attempt at best offer that can be matched

The anchor is under the hawse .

A traditional maritime saying to indicate that it is time for a morning drink, it was generally assumed that in northern latitudes the sun would show above the foreyard of a ship by 11.00 which was approximately the time in many ships of the forenoon "sta ...

An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

Cubic feet per minute (cfm) of air required at the inlet to the distribution system.

The right to maintain a course according to the Rules of Navigation. When two boats are on intersecting courses, one is the "stand-on" vessel (has "right of way" and must hold its course steady) so the other "give-way" vessel may steer clear. ...

Transverse or longitudinal partitions separating portions of the ship ("walls" in a ship).

Forward. The opposite of abaft.

A type of knot used to fasten an anchor to its line.