A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

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 ...

40 cubic feet.

Error that can be introduced when not reading an instrument, such as a compass, directly from its front, due to the separation of the indicator and the scale being read.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.

Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used

Iron or wood pin fitted into racks, around which lines can be belayed or secured.

Indicates the jib or staysail being boomed out on the opposite side of the mainsail in a following wind, giving a large amount of sail area presented to the wind. see Wing and Wing

A letter of credit that allows the beneficiary to transfer in whole or in part to another beneficiary any amount which, in aggregate, of such transfers does not exceed the amount of the credit. Used by middlemen.

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Old and experienced seaman.

The ability of a filter to remove specified test contaminants under specified test conditions from a specific test fluid, air, gas or liquid. Expressed as a percentage of the quantity of test contaminant introduced into the inlet of the filter test system

ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

The depth of the boat below the waterline; the amount of vertical distance from a boats water line to the bottom of it's keel.(2) The depth of water necessary to float a vessel(3) The belly or chord depth of the sail, its fullness

Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

Time period from when a compressor loads until it unloads.