ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

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

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.

On a square-rigged ship, the area between the after end of the forecastle and the forward end of the booms where lines, blocks, and tackle were stored.

The middle watch.

Are those constituents in the suction gas that cannot be condensed to a liquid with the cooling medium available.

A mechanical, electrical, or manually operated pump used to remove water from the bilge.

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

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

Containers loaded at port of loading and discharged at port of destination.

A small low rail around the deck of a boat. The toe rail may have holes in it to attach lines or blocks and to allow drainage. A larger wall is known as a gunwale.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

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

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

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

Provision in a salvage agreement that money is not payable unless the property is salved in accordance with that accordance.

Said of the anchor when just clear of the bottom (leaving or moving).