The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Compass error. The difference between the reading of a compass and the actual magnetic course or bearing due to errors in the compass reading. These errors can be caused by metals, magnetic fields and electrical fields near the compass. The act of checkin ...

A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

One who designs ships.

A container fitted with a solid removable roof, or with a tarpaulin roof so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top.

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

Dining room facilities for officers separate from the crew and passenger dining room.

A stay leading from one mast, such as the main mast to another, such as the mizzen mast.

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

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

Time period from when a compressor loads until it unloads.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

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

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

Short pieces of line fastened to the sail at reef points, used for tying a reef to reduce sail area. The reef line will pass through reef cringles, which will become the new tack and clew of the reefed sail.

An object that might not allow safe operation. A group of rocks just under the water or a submerged wreck could be a navigational hazard.

Components subordinate to the compressor.

The relationship (ratio) between the sails height (luff length) and length along the foot. High aspect ratio means a sail that is tall and narrow, low aspect ratio is a short, squat sail. A high aspect ratio sail is very efficient in sailing close to the ...

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.