A unit of atmospheric pressure equal to 1,000 dynes per sq. cm. or about 1/32 in. of mercury.

That part of a rudder by which it is pivoted to the sternpost.

Flag signaling with the arms.

Stability is 100 minus the surge limit at rated discharge pressure, where the surge limit is expressed in percentage of rated capacity.

Deadweight, gross, net, displacement.

On the shore (on land).

A direction across the width of a vessel.

To approach (overtake or come up to).

To return to a normal position, as a vessel righting after heeling over.

When the scope of chain is slightly greater than the depth of water.

To check suddenly.

The forward edge of the bow. On a wooden boat the stem is a single timber.

A non-bulk oil cargo composed of miscellaneous goods.

The size beyond which cars or loads cannot use Limits bridges, tunnels, etc.

The space between two bulkheads set close together, especially between fuel tanks (two walls separated to use for drainage or safety).

The platform or tub on the mast for the look-out.

Of a gas is the temperature at which the vapor in a space (at a given pressure) will start to condense (form dew). Dew point of a gas mixture is the temperature at which the highest boiling point constituent will start to condense.

The number of feet that the hull of a ship is beneath the surface of the water.

International Organization for Standardization.

A rectangular flat- bottomed boat used by vessels for painting the ship's side and general use around the ship's water