Man or boy employed in sailing deep-water craft. Word is sometimes loosely used to include men who go to sea. Used officially to denote a seaman serving on deck.

A unit used when measuring atmospheric pressure. 33.86 millibars.

is an ejector used to compress waste or exhaust steam or any other gas through a moderate range of compression above atmospheric pressure.

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

Above this pressure, the system may rupture or burst.

Old and experienced seaman.

A knot used to tie two lines together.

A smooth hard wood grown in the West Indies which had many maritime uses, such as deadeyes and the sheaves of blocks. Its hardness stood up well to wear, and its smoothness allowed lines to render through easily.

An instrument that can be modified or cancelled at any moment without notice to and agreement of the beneficiary, but customarily includes a clause in the credit to the effect that any draft negotiated by a bank prior to the receipt of a notice of revocat ...

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

Is the term used for average atmospheric air at sea level in a temperature zone where it contains some moisture. It is defined in the ASME Test Code For Displacement Compressors as being at 14.696 psiA, 68

Cargo to/from regional ports are transferred to/from a central hub port for a long-haul ocean voyage.

Relay to all others in order (a signal repeated from one ship to the next astern in column).

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.