A member of the ship's crew.

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.

Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

To tie something with a line; to secure

Navy term meaning Officer of the deck.

In navigation, the angle between the point at which the sun rises and sets and the true east and west points of the horizon.

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

Space between the floor of holds and the bottom of the ship.

A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement

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

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

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 compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors. Characterized by having its flow in the axial direction.

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

International Labor Organization; Based in Geneva, it is one of the oldest components of the UN system of specialized agencies and has been involved over the years in appraising and seeking to improve and regulate conditions for seafarers. In its unusual ...

The compass points of North, East, South and West. Intercardinal or half-cardinal points are Southeast, Southwest, Northwest and Northeast

Insufficient number of crew; shorthanded.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course