A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Load/unload control system that tries to maximizes compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle

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.

Remove a boat from the water.

Tool used for transferring course and bearing to and from the compass rose on a chart

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 ...

Said of a vessel when unable to maneuver.

Supporting braces made into a right angle, used for strength when two parts are joined.

A term that means that 98% of all particles larger than a stated micron size have been removed from the product being filtered through the filter element.

Sink by filling with water.

The Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.

To let go altogether.

The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system known as the Harmonized System.

Is the force in newton required to move a fluid layer of one square meter area and a thickness of one meter with a velocity of one meter per second.

A large square of heavy canvas fitted with lines to allow it to be drawn under the hull of a ship where it is damaged. The pressure of the seawater holds it tight against the ship and greatly reduces the inflow of water.

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

To remove a sail.

Liner Shipping Agreements.

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

Also known as the square knot, it is formed by two half hitches in which the ends always fall in line with the outer parts. This knot is used to loosely tie lines around the bundles of sail that are not in use after reefing.