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An old term to describe an untrained or incompetent seaman, or one who was worn out after many years of work.

The portion of the deck between the forecastle and quarterdeck of a sailing vessel.

(1) Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. (2) A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.

Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

Kilowatt - A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.

UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

States that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the constituent gases. The partial pressure is the pressure each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the mixture.

North Pacific Coast Freight Bureau.

When from some cause a vessel's form is so altered that the ends of the keel are much above the level of its midship portion, it is said to be "sagged." The opposite of hogged.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the air receiver.

A boat in a dry dock.

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Document that identifies goods imported when placed in a bonded warehouse. The duty is not imposed on the products while in the warehouse but will be collected when they are withdrawn for delivery or consumption.

A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

An unusually strong wind. In storm-warning terminology, a wind of 34 to 47 knots (39 to 54 miles per hour or 62-87 kilometers per hour).

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the compressor inlet flange.

The storing of goods/cargo.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.