A vessel discharges part of its cargo at anchor into a lighter to reduce the vessel's draft so it can then get alongside a pier.

a circular donut-shaped buoy designed to support a person in the water. It is attached to the vessel with a (floating) line so that the person can be hauled back to the boat.

The stay that the jib is hoisted on. Usually the headstay.

The ring bolted to the upper end of the shank of an anchor and to which the bending shackle secures.

Change from a run to a reach

The part on the object which is hauled upon.

A pipe lead-in for anchor chain through ship's bow.

Atmosphere normale de reference. The term ANR is not usually applied to cfm, it is the new European replacement for FAD and usually follows the metric measurement of air flow, such as Cu Meters per Minute

A container frame fitted to accommodate two or more separate tanks for liquids.

A device for furnishing fresh air to compartments below deck or exhausting foul air. Construction designed to lead air below decks. May have a cowl, which can be angled into or away from the wind; and may be constructed with baffles, so that water is not ...

The process of plotting a theoretical position or future position based on advancing from a known position using speed, time, and course, without aid of objects on land, of sights, etc. Term comes from deduced reckoning, abbreviated first to "ded reckonin ...

Is a gas that follows the perfect gas laws without deviation. There is no such thing, however it is the basis from which calculations are made and corrections applied.

Rules for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many countries. See Terms of Payment.

Ropes hung and used for assistance in ascending and descending.

The top of a mast.

A fix taken by visually observing the location of known landmarks.

An air flow caused by a fan that draws air through the heat exchanger core in a uniform pattern to dissipate the sensible heat.

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

A cap for the top of the mast.

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.