A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

Sails, such as the spinnaker, reacher and reaching staysail used when running or reaching

The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

On the lee side of an object, protected from the wind.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

The ratio in percentage of the time that the equipment is in operation to the total working time.

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

The ability of a seaman to foretell weather by the appearance of the sky, change of wind direction, etc. was handed down in the form of proverbs. Some well known are:

(Compressors/Gas Turbines) Is an alarm system that has maybe 3 sensors connected to it and it will require minimum of 2 of the 3 to alarm before the alarm will act. There is a controller connected that does the logic decision based on set parameters.

The line that controls the angle of the mainsail in its relation to the wind.

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

In the Far East, a warehouse where goods are stored and delivered.

Instrument for establishing the altitude and azimuth of stars and planets.

For gauging purposes a transverse section including all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal buklheads.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air knife.

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.