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

Guarantee issued by a bank to a carrier to be used in lieu of lost or misplaced original negotiable bill of lading.

Slang name for the Q Flag. Also an old term for yellow fever.

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

A sliding type of bearing having either rotating or oscillatory motion and in conjunction with which a journal operates. In a full or sleeve type bearing, the bearing surface is 360 degrees in extent. In a partial bearing, the bearing surface is less than ...

An entry that allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be exported from the same port without the payment of duty.

A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way.

Holes cut in a plate to make it lighter and yet not reduce its strength.

A rope used for towing or, mooring.

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.

To come alongside.

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

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

(1) Old nickname for a sailor, who would treat his canvas coats and hats with tar as a protection against the weather. (2) The distilled residue of gum extracted from pine trees, used for preserving many things.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat

Maximum allowable working pressure. This data is found on the pressure vessel nameplate and is the maximum pressure at which the lowest set safety valve must be set (stamped).

In sailboat racing, to disturb the wind of a windward boat by positioning your boat a bit ahead and to leeward. If done correctly, the disturbed air hitting the windward boat will slow it down, leaving it at a distinct disadvantage and causing it to tack ...

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

A freight booking made by a skipper or freight forwarder to serve space but not actually having a specific cargo at the time the booking is made. Carriers often overbook a vessel by 10 to 20 percent in recognition that "windy booking" cargo will not act ...