A volume. Pounds per hour.

A train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a change in routing is made.

A rail surrounding the poop deck.

The distance the bow of a boat is forward of another's stern

A letter of credit that requires the beneficiary to present only a draft or a receipt for specified funds before receiving payment.

Steering; keeping the ship on the course given (no lazy steering).

Ribbon, yarn, or other lightweight material attached to rigging or sails to indicate wind action or direction. Proper use of the telltales can help sailors improve their sail trim.

A gigantic sea animal.

A wearable device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life jacket, life preserver, PFD or personal floatation device.

Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

A list of navigational lights arranged in geographical order, giving the position and characteristics.

The toal temperature at the intake flange of the compressor.

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

(1) The condition of a vessel stranded on a reef or a rock when the seas break over her deck. (2) Half drunk; incapacitated by drink.

A cleat designed to hold a line in place without slipping. It consists of two narrowing jaws with teeth in which the line is placed.

Unlicensed members of the engine department who attend to a fully automated engine room.

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.

Boat carried at davits on quarter of ship, and kept ready for immediate use when at sea.

A small vessel fitted for towing.

An absolute temperature scale. ((