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.

An international goods classification system for describing cargo in international trade under a single commodity-coding scheme. Developed under the auspices of the Customs Cooperations Council (CCC), an international Customs organization in Brussels, thi ...

A strong tropical counterclockwise revolving storm the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere these storms revolve clockwise and are known as hurricanes.

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

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

The ship's water closet (toilet or wash-room). The upper edge of a quadrilateral sail.

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

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

International data interchange standards sponsored by the United Nations. See UN/EDIFACT.

To bring to a sudden stop.

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

A rope used for towing or, mooring.

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

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

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

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 ...

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

When compressed air is forced through a submerged perforated hose or pipe. Some applications include; ice prevention, reduction of salt intrusion, underwater basting, pneumatic breakwaters and general mixing and agitation

(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.