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

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 movement of equipment from an origin rail ramp to a destination rail ramp only.

A gun used in the life-saving services to throw a life line to a ship in distress or from ship to shore and used when a boat cannot be launched.

To tie something with a line; to secure

A pump which is used to deliver air to the aquarium. The pump pushes air through silicon tubing and to air stones or other aquatic decor. They are also an essential for UGF's (undergravel filters). An air stone is placed in each clear tube. When the air b ...

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness,Response and Co-operation, IMO

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Male).

A member of the ship's crew.

An opening in a ship's deck for the loading and discharging of any kind of cargo.

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 ...

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

A thin, flexible wooden or plastic strip inserted into a pocket (batten pockets) on the back part (leech) of a sail to stiffen it and assist in keeping its form.

Bareboat (Method of chartering of the ship leaving the charterer with almost all the responsibilities of the owner.)

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

Is a measure of resistance to deformation, or reluctance to be squeezed out a bearing. Indicates the internal friction of a fluid. Viscosity in normal lubricants is reduced as temperature increases

Thread - Unified national coarse.