A stationary vessel carrying a light used for navigation, serving the same purpose as a lighthouse.

The sovereign power to take property for a necessary public use, with reasonable compensation.

A unit of 1,000 bars of pressure.

A stream of vapor, gas or liquid coming out fast from a narrow orifice.

A locker big enough to hang clothes.

Atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer.

A charge, based on a fixed daily rate.

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

A capacity measurement equal to one-fourth of a barrel.

Capable of keeping out water.

A thousand.

Owners or operators of vessels providing transportation to shippers. The term is also used to refer to the vessels.

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

Specially designed for the transport of condensed (liquefied) gases. The most important gases are: ammonia, ethylene, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), which consists mainly of methane, and is cooled to a temperature of minus 163 degrees Celcius, and LPG (Liqu ...

Hoisting the ensign at 8 a.m. and down at sunset.

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel.

The merchant ships on the official registers of any nation.

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.

Small staysail located between the foremast and mainmast.