The surface of the water.

Areas of the ocean lying between the mostly westerly winds of the higher latitudes, and the trade winds. These areas usually have prolonged calms, and in the older days of sail it could take quite a while to clear out of this area, by which time the seame ...

A coupling device which consists of a spring loaded shutoff valve and a positive locking mechanism. It is used to connect tools, hoses and other accessories. Also known as Quick Disconnect.

Heat cannot, of itself, pass from a colder to a hotter body.

A low headroom space below decks used for provisions or spare parts, or miscellaneous storage.

The headstay on which jibs are hoisted

a wind coming from the northeast

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

Meddling or fooling around.

Water washing over; the situation of an object when almost submerged.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

The physical or mechanical process of separating insoluble particulate matter from a fluid, such as air or liquid, by passing the fluid through a filter medium that will not allow the particulate to pass through it.

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.

A very experienced and/or old sailor

Ship's boat kept ready for immediate lowering while at sea. When used for life-saving, it was called an "accident boat" or lifeboat.

Business pertaining to commerce or navigation transacted upon the sea or in seaports in such matters as the court of admiralty has jurisdiction.

A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company. It serves as a document of title, a contract of carriage and a receipt for goods.

Atmosphere

Capacity of a compressor is the full rated volume of flow of gas compressed and delivered at certain set conditions.

A stopper used to prevent water from entering the hawse hole in heavy weather.