Specially designed for the transport of chemicals.

Short lengths of line attached to the sail used to tie the extra sail out of the way when reefing.

A marine hardware store.

Is a compression in which the temperature of a gas remains constant.

Air or vapor given off or expelled as a byproduct or result of an operation or treatment process.

A structure of heavy timbers placed between ground ways and cradle to support the ship during launching.

A metal fitting with an arm that uses a spring to close automatically when connected to another object.

Wind coming from the south.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

The mount and housing for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.

A traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to a ship's crew. In sailing ship days the main brace was spliced (in terms of drink) in very bad weather or after a period of severe exertion by the crew.

Blowdown.

A vessel's station bill showing duties of crew.

(1) A small coastal inlet generally protected from the worst of the prevailing winds. (2) A thin, hollowed line cut along a yacht's sheer below deck level and traditionally gilded.

A raised portion of the hull forward of the cockpit intended to prevent water entering.

Same as two blocks.

Waterproof clothing.

A device for mounting cylinders.

To put out a mooring, hawser or line from a ship to a point of attachment outside her.

A non-profit entity that represents the interests of a number of shippers. The main focus of shippers associations is to pool the cargo volumes of members to leverage the most favorable service contract rate levels.