Generally speaking the word amidships means in the middle portion of a vessel.

Are any material with an affinity for moisture. These analyzers use sensing elements that contain moisture adsorbing material. A change in the moisture content of the element is detected by an electric network and is used as a measurement of dew point

The situation of a vessel when listed over by the wind to such an extent that she does not recover.

Bar gauge (similar to the acronym "psig")

The total gas pressure (static plus velocity).

To revolve the drum of a capstan, winch or windlass. (Pulling with mechanical deck heaving gear).

The international carrier is obligated to make declarations of the ship's crew and contents at both the port of departure and arrival. The vessel manifest lists various details about each shipment by B/L number. Obviously, the B/L serves as the core sourc ...

Term for disabled vessel that had to fall out of a convoy and thus became easy prey for submarines.

Not attached to the shore or the ground in any manner. Usually, but not necessarily, moving through or making way through the water.

(1) A sailing vessel common in the Far East. It's flat-bottomed, high sterned, has square bows, and has two or three masts carrying lugsails. (2) Old and condemned rope.

A temporary repair or replacement using improvised materials and parts.

The falling tide when the water recedes out to the sea and the water level lowers; a period or state of decline.

A line on the compass aligned with the centerline of the vessel that indicates the vessel's compass heading. Since it points to the vessel's bow, it enables a course to be steered by bringing the lubber's line to the point on the compass card which indica ...

A deviation to move cargo on the return leg of a voyage for the purpose of minimizing ballast mileage and thereby reducing transportation costs.

To let the sheet out slowly while maintaining control.

A navigation instrument used to measure the apparent height of a landmark whose actual height is known, such as the top of a lighthouse. From this information, the ship's distance from that landmark can be calculated.

To remove water from the boat by hand, bucket, pump etc.

Quantity of gas actually compressed and delivered to the discharge system at rated speed of the machine and under rated pressure conditions.

Ship supplies.

A sea on the quarter (coming from a side of the stern).