The stopping of articles, such as peanuts, etc., for cleaning at a point between the point of origin and destination.

The unstable operation of a centrifugal compressor below the design point of the compressor.

All those employed to work on board the vessel.

The minimum differential pressure that an element is designed to withstand without permanent deformation.

Technically, a flat-bottomed boat, but often used to name any small boat for rowing, sculling, or fitted with an outboard motor

All boats are referred to as female. She is at anchor. Her sails are set. She is beautiful.

The weight of an empty cargo-carrying piece of equipment plus any fixtures permanently attached.

Land ice, either afloat or on ground, that is composed of layers of sow that have become firm but have not turned to glacier ice.

The volume displaced by the compressing element of the first stage per unit of time.

A fan that generates (by pushing) a flow of ambient air over the exterior of the finned pipes to dissipate the sensible heat.

A container with a discharge hatch in the front wall; allows bulk commodities to be carried.

Two iron flatsided hooks reversed to one another.

A wire rope or line between davit heads.

A line attached between a safety harness and a secure part of the boat.

Reduces the area of the mainsail by partially lowering the sail and re-securing the new foot by tying it to the boom with points, or light lines attached to the sail. Also called points reefing and jiffy reefing.

The wheel operating the steering gear and by which the vessel is steered.

Is the speed required of a rotary compressor to maintain a given discharge pressure, supplying leakage only (zero actual output). It is an experience factor.

A disease caused by lack of Vitamin C historically common to seaman, because of the difficulty in preserving fresh fruits and vegetables.

Vapour rising like steam or smoke from the sea caused by very cold air blowing over it.

In general the line, web straps, cable or chains attached to a heavy object to lift it.