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

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.

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.

On ships, the stern and stem are marked in feet to show the draft or depth of the vessel.

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

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 through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel and the sea

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

To move cargo from one place to another.

The middle watch.

Traditionally a ship's bell is made of brass and has her name engraved on it. It is used for striking the bells which mark the passage of time (see Bells) and is also used as a fog signal as an audible warning of a ship's position.

Setting rate within a conference tariff that is different from the rate(s) for the same items established by other conference members.

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

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.

The place where a vessel lies. The place in which a man sleeps.

On older sailing ships, an additional lateen shaped mizzen sail carried on the fourth mast, known as a bonaventure mizzen.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

A command to stop or cease immediately what one is doing.

A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...