An insurance term referring to any defect or other characteristic of a product that could result in damage to the product without external cause (for example, instability in a chemical that could cause it to explode spontaneously). Insurance policies may ...

A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment. It includes rates of pay and capacity of each crewman, the date of commencement of the voyage and its duration.

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.

Too heavy aloft.

One complete turn of the line around a cleat, spar or another line.

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a maneuvering aid. A propulsor installed near the bow to provide a transverse thrust component en ...

A void or empty space separating two or more compartments for the purpose of insulation, or to prevent the liquid contents of one compartment from entering another in case of a leak.

To take in, or lower a sail. To put out a light. To cover with water.

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

A draft that matures on a fixed date, regardless of the time of acceptance.

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

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

An opening in a deck, cockpit, toe-rail or gunwale to allow water to run off the deck and drain back into the sea.

The fluid entering a component.

To calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and recording the times of these sighting ...

The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

A survey that shows how much energy you use in your compressed air generation. It will help find ways to use energy more efficiently.2. A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.

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