2,000 pounds.

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

A device actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to open during an emergency or abnormal condition to prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value.

Abbreviation for "Container Freight Station." A shipping dock where cargo is loaded ("stuffed") into or unloaded ("stripped") from containers. Generally, this involves less than containerload shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee ...

To cause a break in the hull which may sink the vessel; the vessel is then called stove.

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

Fresh water mixed with sea water, having a density between 1,000 and 1,026 kg/cm3

To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

A piece of wood fitted in various places to act as a preventative to chafe.

Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

Maintenance performed after a machine has failed to return it to an operating state.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

Also rubbing strake or rub strake. An applied or thickened member at the rail, running the length of the boat; serves to protect the hull when alongside a pier or another boat.

Two lines spliced together to form an eye.

Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

The pressure containing stationary element that encloses the rotor and associated internal components of a compressor, including integral inlet and discharge connections.

A large body of water taken aboard (ship a sea).