Kilograms per square centimeter absolute.

Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed

The white froth on the crests of waves.

Machines cooled by water circulated through jackets surrounding the cylinders or casings.

Measurement ton 40 cubic ft or one cubic meter.Net ton, or short ton 2,000 lbs.Gross ton/long ton 2,240 lbs.Metric ton/kilo ton 2,204.6 lbs.Cubic meter 35.314 cubic ft.

A rope used for securing any movable object in place

The direction to which a compass points. Magnetic north differs from true north because the magnetic fields of the planet are not exactly in line with the north and south poles. Observed differences between magnetic and true north is known as magnetic var ...

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

The top of a mast.

Direct current. A continuous, one directional flow of electricity

An order to cease (stop).

A gauge that measures air flow as a percentage of capacity, used in rotary screw compressors as an estimator during modulation controls.

Having no sails up. In heavy weather the windage of the mast and other spars can still be enough to move the boat.

A line drawn to indicate both the direction and magnitude of a force, such as leeway or a current.

A small free-moving submersible designed for exploring the ocean depths.

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.

A depth measuring device.

Is the ratio of the polytropic compression energy transferred to the gas to the actual energy transferred to the gas.

The part of the upper deck which is abaft the mainmast, or in that general location of a ship without one. The quarterdeck was normally reserved for officers.

The bridge used for taking observations, or directing the handling of the ship.