A sailing vessel dead in the water due to lack of wind (not moving).

States that the volume of a gas, at constant temperature, varies inversely with the pressure.

A draft payable on demand upon presentation.

ANSI specification for a Compressed air supply source that meets OSHA specification # 1910.134(i)(1)(ii)requirements for breathing air.

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

Speed or velocity of current (2) The leeway, or movement of the boat, when not under power, or when being pushed sideways while under power

In lore, the flag flown by a pirate ship - a white skull on a black background with crossed bones below the skull - although there is no evidence that such a flag was ever flown.

A rail car without a roof and walls.

A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation.

Also bosun, bos'n, bo's'n, and bo'sun, all of which are pronounced bosun. The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands, oversees deck crew, maintenance and upkeep of the ship except for the engine room an ...

Leaning out over the side of the boat to to counteract heel and balance it.

(1) An engine. (2) The act of using an engine to move a boat.

A tall cone shaped navigational buoy.

Condition that exists when the air, gas, or fluid normally passing through an element is being shunted around the element.

Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

The lower yard on a mizzen mast of a square-rigged ship.

A watertight cockpit with scuppers, drains, or bailers that remove water.

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

A frame that supports a boat when she's hauled out of the water onto shore.