An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

Term used in a voyage charter party, e.g. vessel shall proceed to Berth 2 at Falmouth.

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

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.

The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)

A metal pin by which the plating and other parts of iron and steel vessels are joined. Rivets are known by their heads, such as: Flush, pan, snap, plug, tap, countersunk, mushroom, and swollen neck.

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.

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

Funds sent by one person to another as payment.

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

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

The acting of one person on behalf of another; a document authorizing one person to act on behalf of another.

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

The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.

Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.

A navigational aid used in the United States and Canada to mark a channel. Green triangular daymarks should be kept on the left when returning from a larger to smaller body of water.

Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom.