Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

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 ...

All countries require that the importer make a declaration on incoming foreign goods. The importer then normally pays a duty on the imported merchandise. The importer's statement is compared against the carrier's vessel manifest to ensure that all foreign ...

(1) A small wooden cask in which grog was carried. (2) A type of marine steam reciprocating engine where two engines were used together on the same propeller shaft.

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

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

Usual and accustomed speed.

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.

The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

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 rotating device, with two or more blades, that acts as a screw in propelling a vessel. Sometimes called a screw.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

A bulkhead placed athwartships.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

A figure marked on the side of merchant vessels to indicate allowed loading depths. Named after Samuel Plimsoll, English Member of Parliament and maritime reformer.

A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.