The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

An order meaning sufficient (enough).

Navigable channel.

When the water has large or breaking waves in stormy conditions.

A small tapering flag, which can be used for identification or communication.

Said of an object that is secured to another; attached, fixed, secured.

A fabric, usually synthetic, used to make sails.

A call requesting direction in answer to the report of a lookout that an object has been sighted.

Black diamond, ball, and cone shapes hoisted on vessels during the day to indicate restricted movement, ability, or type. For example three balls means aground.

Boards used to close the companionway.

To watch a vessel at anchor at the turn of tides, and cast her by the helm, and some sail if necessary, so as to keep turns out of her cables.

Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

Enormous sea monster supposed to have been seen off coasts of America and Norway. Sometimes mistaken for an island.

A line used for suspending articles.

A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss to cargo and shifting responsibility for reimbursement to the insurance company.

This is a factor expressing deviation of a gas from perfect gas laws.

A warning from aloft (heads up).

A single turn of rope when a rope is coiled down.

A canvas cover secured over a funnel when not in use. Sailor's headwear, woolen type, capable of covering the ears in cold weather.

Pressure dew point temperature (