An occasional sprinkling dashed from the top of a wave by the wind, or by its striking an object.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

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

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.

Equipped to extract petroleum, e.g. oil production ship.

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.

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

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds: U.K.,112)

To lower, sink deeper.

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

Steady regular winds in a belt approximately 30

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.

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

Instructions given by a shipper to a bank indicating that documents transferring title to goods should be delivered to the buyer only upon the buyer's acceptance of the attached draft.

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.