An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.

A day for general ship cleaning.

The order in which compressors are brought online.

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

see Gybe

Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters.

To charge less than the proper amount.

The small triangular space found at the intersection of lines of position on a chart when a ship's position is determined by taking three bearings.

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.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

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

See Intracoastal Waterway.

Light, bulky articles.

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

The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

A sprocket wheel on the windlass for taking links of the chain cable.

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

Metal or wooden peg inserted in gunwale of a boat for an oar to heave against when rowing without crutch or rowlock.

A suitable beach, being steep and sandy, where ships could be careened for cleaning or repair.

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.