To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

An indentation of the coastline between two headlands.

The ability of a fluid that is insoluble in water to separate from water with which it may be mixed in the form of an emulsion.

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

To remove from a ship. To remove an item from its place.

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

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 ...

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

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

Little or no wind and flat seas

(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.

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 ...

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

A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

Is the suction pressure attained by an ejector or positive displacement vacuum pump at zero capacity with the suction absolutely blanked off.

The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods in a legal sense could be said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when it comes to transporting ...

To come alongside.

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

The order in which compressors are brought online.