Member of a crew who works all day but does not keep the normal watches.

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

Equipment used for serving meals.

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).

On the lee side of an object, protected from the wind.

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

An annual publication that contains tidal information and information about the position of the sun, moon, planets and stars. This information is used for celestial navigation.

The motion of air relative to a body in it.

The distance between the water level at chart datum and an overhead obstacle such as a bridge or power line.

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 suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

Freight that has not been called for or picked up by the consignee or owner.

Is a measure of the rate of change of viscosity with temperature. Oils with high VI have low viscosity changes.

The order in which compressors are brought online.

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

Fittings on the mast to which the forestay and shrouds attach.

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

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

A unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons through a conductor. One volt across one ohm of resistance causes a current flow of one ampere. One ampere is equal to 6.25 x 1018 electrons per second passing a set point in a circuit.

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 ...