A reversible propeller mounted in a tunnel running through the ship/s hull to give movement athwart-ships.

Power as calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams.

The ability of a non-water-soluble fluid to form an emulsion with water.

A short piece of rope secured in the bow of a small boat used for making her fast.

A coupling pin centered on the front underside of a chassis; couples to the tractor.

The planning and implementation of strategies designed to encourage consumers to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, change the time of usage, or promote the use of different energy source.

To ease out or slacken a line, chain or cable or let it run in a controlled manner.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

The oxidation of conventional hydrocarbon lubricants when they reach the end of their useful life and begin to breakdown. Can cause operating temperature increase, increase brake horsepower and plugs separator, can destroy air end.

Openings in the bottom or transom of a boat to drain water when sailing.

The conversion of mechanical, electrical or magnetic energy into heat.

Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house.

Said of a vessel when she is shipping water on deck and it is running off through scuppers and freeing ports.

The names of battles or individual ship actions in which a warship has taken part, usually displayed in a prominent place on a ship as a source of pride in her name. Known as Battle Stars in the U.S. Navy.

American Shipbrokers Association

A safe anchorage, protected from most storms; may be natural or man-made, with breakwaters and jetties; a place for docking and loading.

Lift anchor off the bottom.

To remain nearly alongside another vessel.

Contraction for Empty Repositioning. The movement of empty containers.

To keep a weather eye is to be on the alert (heads up).