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.

The space provided for stowage of provisions or other materials.

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 ...

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.

A type of air circulation in a container. In top air units, air is drawn from the bottom of the container, filtered through the evaporator for cooling and then forced through the ducted passages along the top of the container. This type of airflow require ...

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.