All matter consists of molecules which are in constant motion, but which are held together by molecular forces. In a solid the molecules are closely packed and arranged in such a pattern that the influence of the molecular forces is very strong. This give ...

freezing of a piston ring in its groove in a piston engine or reciprocating compressor due to heavy deposits in the piston ring zone.

A 19th century term for a yachtsman who sails his own yacht without the help of a professional skipper.

A draft payable upon presentation to the drawee.

Ships time was counted by the half hour, starting at midnight. A half hour after twelve was one bell; one o'clock, two bells; and so on until four o'clock, which was eight bells. The counting then started over again, with 4

In sailboat racing, the mark or buoy that signifies one side of the starting line, opposite of the race committee boat.

To come up more into the wind

Fresh bread.

Any bend or hitch which slips as a result of being improperly tied; an improvised knot which is not a recognized maritime knot as used at sea.

Contracts with berth CIP. NOR can be given when within commercial limits of the port

Is the temperature at which moisture begins to condense in a compressed air system.

A small wooden box, with lock and key, in which seamen keep sentimental valuables, stationery, and sundry small stores.

A clumsy and unskilled man.

Engineering science pertaining to gaseous pressure and flow.

The headway a vessel makes when luffed in the wind; the distance a sailing vessel will shoot up to windward when brought head to head in the act of tacking.

A piece of equipment designed to lift containers by their corner castings.

Canvas or wood seat attached a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast

An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

To cast off all but one remaining line.

A flexible strip used for fairing lines.