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.

Any boat built to certain standards or rules so that is like all others in the same class.

The power required to compress a gas isothermally through a specified range of pressures.

Media of heat transfer in a refrigeration unit. R12 and R22 are commonly used refrigerants.

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

Required lights on a boat help others determine its course, position and what it is doing. Boats underway should have a red light visible from its port bow, a green light on the starboard bow and a white light at its stern. Other lights are required for v ...

A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draft or bill of exchange.

An anchor or weight, permanently attached to the sea floor, with a buoy going to the surface, used to hold the boat in a certain area.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

Towards the sides of the vessel (with reference to the centerline).

A black ball visible in all directions, displayed in the forward part of a vessel to indicate that the vessel is anchored.

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

A ship designed to carry all types of general cargo, or "dry cargo."

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.

Where the boat is pointed directly into the wind, sails luffing

Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

A sturdy railing or elevated guard rail around the deck at the stern. also known as Pushpit