A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

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

The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

To trim the sheets in.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

Water which runs down and collects in the bilges of a ship and usually becomes foul and noxious.

Is the piping between the compressor and the aftercooler, the aftercooler separator and the air receiver.

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 warehouse authorized by Customs to receive duty-free merchandise.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

The tallest mast; the forward mast of a yawl or ketch; the mast furthest aft on a schooner

A design in which the forestay runs to the top of the mast.

The ability to convert energy into other forms, such as heat or chemical reaction, so that it can be retrieved for later use. Also the development, design, construction and operation of devices for storing energy until needed. Technology includes devices ...

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

An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

A measurement. Parts per billion

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

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.

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.