To fill the seams of a vessel with pitch.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

Is the ratio of the thermodynamic work requirement in the cylinder to actual brake horsepower requirement.

Completely filled with water.

Federal Communications Commission Rules governing radio equipment and operation in the United States.

Nautical equivalent of ceiling

A longitudinal stiffener for the side of a ship, made of angle bar, bulb angle channel or plates, etc. Depending upon their locations, stringers are known as bilge stringers, side stringers, hole stringers, etc.

A U.S. Customs program wherein at least two designated Customs ports will enter cargo that arrives at either port without the necessity of an in-bound document.

Area into which a boat can not go without tacking.

A seat or brace running laterally across the width of a rowing boat.

A single block such as a snatch block used as a fairlead to bring a line in a more favorable direction.

Capable of going to sea.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

To make secure

Get gear in condition for use; to separate the blocks of a tackle to lengthen the fall (ready for use again).

A device consisting of a heat transfer system, a moisture elimination system and a refrigeration system designed to improve the quality of the air and reduce the temperature of the air.

An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.

The lines that lead from the clew of the jib to the cockpit and are used to control the jib.

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.