An absolute temperature scale. ((

To remove or disassemble gear after it is used.

An industry abbreviation for "Hazardous Material."

A line used for suspending articles.

A fabric, usually synthetic, used to make sails.

To untie.

A solid wharf or structure built of stone along the edge of a harbor used for loading and offloading of cargo, and embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.

A watch tackle (small, handy block and tackle for general use).

To prevent contact with an object while bringing the ship alongside.2. To push off when making a landing.

A support fixed on the front part of a chassis (which is retractable); used to support the front end of a chassis when the tractor has been removed.

A loop shaped fitting attached to the deck, spar, boom, etc., used to secure a line or block to some part of the vessel.

A salt or ester of carbonic acid.

(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 ...

An enterprise in which there is a risk of loss.

A boat that has rolled so that she is lying on her side or even rolled completely over (can be caused by a sudden gust or squall). A boat with appropriate ballast should right herself after being knocked down.

An absolute temperature scale. The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the equilibrium temperature (0,01

Maintains and monitors radio, sends and receives messages. Often maintains electronic navigation. Latest replaced with certified GO (Deck officer)

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

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

Said of a vessel when stopped and lying near the wind in heavy weather. See Heave To