The pressure that would be produced by stopping a moving stream of liquid or gas.

The point of equilibrium of the total weight of a containership, truck, train or a piece of cargo.

See CFS.

Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.

When the distance between the wave crests is less than normal.

The last part of a rope or last link in an anchor chain.

An old naval saying to indicate those young men who, through birth or connection, were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination. Their subsequent promotion was assured.

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

Articles packed so that one rests partially or entirely within another, thereby reducing the cubic-foot displacement.

Depth measured; the number indicating depth on a chart; the process of measuring fuel or water in ships' tanks. A ship is thought to be "in soundings" when she is inside the 100 fathom line, and "off soundings" when she is outside that line. ...

The senior engineer officer responsible for the satisfactory working and upkeep of the main and auxiliary machinery and boiler plant on board ship.

A soft, black, mayonnaise-like deposit which is typically an emulsion of oil, water, and oil insolubles.

A distress call made by a vessel requiring assistance. These three letters were chosen because they were easy to make and read using Morse Code. Some believe the letters meant "Save Our Ship" or "Save Our Souls".

Is the temperature at which oil begins to flow under prescribed conditions.

To measure the depth of the water with a lead. Also said of a whale when it dives to the bottom.

An anchor is said to bite when the flukes dig themselves into the ground and hold firm without dragging.

A wooden wedge fitting into a drainage hole in the bottom of a boat for the purpose of draining the boat when she is out of water.

Fluid cooling agent.

An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.