A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

Sixteenth-century term for a sea distance at which high land could be observed from a ship. Varied between 14 and 22 miles according to average atmospheric conditions in a given area.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

Little or no wind and flat seas

Smaller powered boat used to provide steerage-way when not under sail.

To bring to a sudden stop.

The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

Abbreviation for "Not Elsewhere Specified."

The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

The order in which compressors are brought online.

An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.

A sighting taken for celestial navigation at noon, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Heat exchangers for cooling air or gas discharge from compressors. Designed to reduce the temperature and liquefy condensate vapors. Both air cooled and water cooled units are available.

A device for applying a fine spray by compressed air.

Is the pressure existing at a given temperature in a closed vessel containing a liquid and the vapor from that liquid after equilibrium conditions have been reached. It is dependent only on temperature and must be determined experimentally.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensed prior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are often required on the B/L.- Various types issued for export (general, validated) and import as mandated by government(s).

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat