A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

Old nickname for a second mate.

A semi great circle joining the north and south poles. Known as lines of longitude, they cross the equator and all parallels of latitude at right angles.

A measurement of vacuum or pressure that is used to measure the airflow restriction.

Loaded with more cargo than a ship can safely navigate with. Drunk.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

Same as 0.4535924277 kilograms.

Bound together.

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

Abbreviation for (1) "Interstate Commerce Commission," (2) "International Chamber of Commerce."

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

Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.

A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Are categorized as internal or external heat reactivated. Internal type - Process air enters the dryer through the inlet piping, is then dried as it passes through the desiccant bed, and discharges through the outlet piping as dry air. Regeneration of the ...

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

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

To make headway when there is no apparent wind.

A sailboat with its bow pointed directly into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly and stopping the boat. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back under sail. also known as "In Stays".

Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.