Knees placed in the forward part of a vessel, across the stem, to unite the bows on each side. (See PLATE 3.)

A type of knot that tightens under load. It is formed by running the standing line through the loop formed in a regular bowline, or by tying around a bight in the line.

The top of a wheelhouse, forecastle, etc., having the form of a turtle's back.

The maximum speed a hull can achieve without planing - the fastest a keelboat will go, usually dependent on length of the hull at the waterline

(1) The action of a line as it passes over the sheave of a block. (2) The act of easing away gently.

Old term for waking a sailor asleep on watch by throwing a bucket of cold water over him.

Laying up of a vessel, in a dock, for repairs.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.

A compressor control mechanism designed to control performance output of the compressor to the demands of the plant process.

A squadron of small ships.

The wooden bit in the stem of a whaling boat around which the harpoon line was controlled.

The carrier issuing transportation documents or publishing a tariff.

(1) A ruffle on the water indicating a breath of wind during a calm (2) A twisting hitch made in the bight of a rope to form two eyes, through which the hook of a tackle is passed for hoisting purposes.

An ornamental knot to provide a stopper on the end of a line.

Is the lowest temperature to which oil must be heated under standardized test conditions to drive off sufficient inflammable vapour to flash when brought into contact with a flame. Flash points of petroleum based lubricants increase with increasing pressu ...

The space provided for stowage of provisions or other materials.

A cargo movement in which the water carrier provides a through service between an inland point and the port of load/discharge. The carrier is responsible for cargo and costs from origin on to destination. Also known as IPI or Through Service.

Said of a vessel when water level has fallen from the level at which she would float, so she would be aground and need to wait for the next tide before re-floating. Also said of the water that has receded and caused a vessel to go aground.

The principal vertical timber in a ship's bow.

A rate published on traffic moving from an interior point to a port for transshipment to a foreign country.