Another term for first mate.

A factor expressing the deviation of gas from the laws of hydraulics.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.

An air operated device for hoisting or pulling. Similar to a winch

Group of ships escorted along a stretch of water.

Point at which all of the force of the wind can be thought to concentrate; the point in the sail plan that is the balance point for all the aerodynamic forces

A person who deals in the selling of provisions, dried stores, etc.

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

The shaft input per unit of compressor capacity.

A chemical element that is a heavy strong smelling greenish yellow imitating gas used as a bleach, oxidizing agent and disinfectant. Found in some ambient air conditions.

This property of a gas is the weight of air or gas per unit volume. Unless specified, it refers in compressor practice to the weight per unit volume at conditions of total temperature, total pressure and composition which prevail at the compressor intake.

Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea; Rules of the Road. Internationally accepted rules by which vessels at sea must keep clear of each other.

A table designated as the area in the boat where the navigator will study charts and plot courses.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

National flag or insignia flown by a ship at sea.

Port/berth delays

Seaman's name for the excitement on board as the ship approachs her destination, giving the crew some liberty ashore.

The condition of the tide when there is no horizontal motion.

A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed to chip masonry, plaster, concrete etc.