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 compartment where the crew lives.

A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent.

The horizontal movement of the water due to tide

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

The tensile or compressive loading on the crosshead assembly with compressive piston rod loading on the outward stroke and tensile piston rod loading on the inward stroke.

A term used to cover all of the anchor gear.

The portion of a valve used to guide the disc.

A quality of compressed air for use with pneumatic instruments and controls. (usually dry and free from contaminants)

Is a process taking place under constant volume. To raise the pressure from state 1 to state 2, heat must be added. The pressure change is proportional to the change in temperature.

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

A rail car without a roof and walls.

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

A large net with its mouth held open, towed by a trawler along the bottom to catch bottom fish.

Type of wrench used to tighten or loosen fire hose fittings.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

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.

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Light, warm wind on surface of sea.