Logistics Over The Shore.

Swing of the boom from one side of the ship to the other when the tack is changed.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

Confined to an anchorage or haven through being unable to proceed because of stormy weather.

Used to denote movements of cargo containers interchangeably between transport modes, i.e., motor, water, and air carriers, and where the equipment is compatible within the multiple systems.

Sudden and rapid flow of tide in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up in the form of a wave. also known as Eagre.

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

The general preparation of a vessel to make ready for the sea in all respects.

When reciprocating compressors run, the moving parts such as pistons, rods, crossheads, connecting rods are repeatedly accelerated and retarded. These velocity changes set up pulsating inertia forces. The forces are of the first and second order. The firs ...

A liquid piston compressor is a rotary compressor in which a vaned rotor revolves in an elliptical casing, with the rotor spaces sealed by a ring of liquid rotating with it inside the casing.

A multihull with two hulls separated by a deck or crossbeams from which a trampoline is suspended; abbreviated "cat."

Nautical Flag meanings can be found here.

A steamship. A ship propelled by a steam engine.

An adjustable section of the rudder that allows the rudder to be corrected for lee helm or weather helm.

Pipe lines to a compartment for smothering a fire by steam or by a chemical.

Long-range navigation system that uses radio signals transmitted at specific times. An onboard receiver computes position by measuring the difference in time of signal reception. This system is being phased out in favor of GPS.

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

During the operation of tacking, the moment when a sailing vessel is head to the wind and hanging there, with her head not paying off on the opposite tack. Such a vessel is said to be "in stays" or "in irons".

A white light, usually on the masthead, visible from all directions, used to indicate that a vessel is anchored.

To stop the running out of a line by taking a turn around a cleat, piling, etc.; to suddenly stop or secure a line. A ship with too much way can be snubbed by letting an anchor go.