Speed through the water, not "over ground".

Abbreviation for the Railway Service "Container On Flat Car."

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

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

An oil-skin hat with broad rear brim.

An order to stop hoisting.

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

The ratio of fuel consumption to compressor capacity.

To reduce the volume of, by or as if by pressure.

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

(1) Sighting two objects in a line to indicate a course to be steered (2) The distance a boat can travel using the fuel stored aboard.

A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.

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.

A small double-pronged bendable pin used to secure a clevis pin or to keep turnbuckles from unwinding.

A smaller version of the flag of the country being visited. It is flown from the starboard spreader.

The distinguishing qualities of a navigational light, including its color and whether it is fixed or flashing (and the flashing sequence).

A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.

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

To communicate with a vessel in sight.

A sheet or halyard coiled so that it will run out quickly without becoming tangled.