The general preparation of a vessel to make ready for the sea in all respects.

The space between the two sides of the shell of a block in which the sheave is fitted.

British standard pipe parallel.

Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

Where the engines of a ship are confined.

A fix taken by taking bearings of a single object over a period of time. By using the vessel's known course and speed, the location of the vessel can be found.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

The Roman god of the sea, associated with Salacia, the goddess of Salt Water.

Alert (pep it up!).

TRADES Foreign-to-foreign trade carried by ships from a nation other than the two trading nations.

Abbreviation for "Master Container Freight Station." See CFS.

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

A Latin term meaning "For the sake of form."

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

Sailor slang for marriage.

A vertical longitudinal center line section of a vessel.

A certificate issued as a result of an examination of competency and experience. Some refer to their USCG license as their ticket

Is a pipe extending downward from the bottom of the airline to collect any condensation flow in the pipe.

A term used to describe a chemical process in which heat is released. For example, combustion is an exothermic process because heat is released. A reaction or process that produces heat; a combustion reaction.

Said of the anchor chain when moored and the chain does not lead clear of another chain.