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

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.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

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

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

To sail towards the direction from which the wind blows by making a series of tacks. A point of sail also known as sailing close hauled.

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

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

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

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

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

On wooden vessels, the frames or ribs of a ship, connected to the keel, which give shape and strength to the ship's hull.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

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

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

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

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

A vertical longitudinal center line section of a vessel.

Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom.