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

Screw compressor development center. Licensor to 90% of twin screw compressor market.

The strongest part of a vessel's side, to which the beams, knees, and foot-hooks are bolted. The part between the water's edge and the bulwarks.

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

A railing around the deck of a boat to keep things from going overboard and the seas from coming aboard; the strake of shell plating above a weather or shelter deck; the part of a ship's side that extends above the main deck to protect it against heavy we ...

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.

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.

Same as "grab rope" (rope).

The officer on board responsible for the navigation of the ship.

Old three-masted trading vessel which was square-rigged on the fore and main masts, and lateen rigged on the mizzen mast. Similar to the Caravel, but larger and more robust.

An order given to take hold of a rope and pull.

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".

To stop, especially to stop work.

Land

The porous material contained inside the filter to (a) separate the contaminants from the incoming air, gas, or liquid. (b) separate the liquid from the gas. Filter medium is usually made of paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, or a combination.

Landfall. To reach shore.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.