Any raised portion of a vessel/s hull above an upermost continuous deck such as a poop, bridge or forecastle and extending from side to side of the vessel.

The record of courses steered and distances traveled since the time a ship's position was last fixed by shore or astronomical observations.

A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

A point located en route between two other points.

Is the ratio of actual capacity to piston displacement, stated as a percentage.

Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain types of merchandise or products.

A vessel which, according to the applicable Navigation Rule, has right-of-way. Also known as the "stand on" vessel.

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.

The process of desiccants being regenerated by water being driven off the desiccant. Hot air or gas passes through the desiccant bed, heating it. As a result, the partial pressure of the water vapor becomes higher than that in the regenerating air. Water ...

The extension of an air actuator beyond its design height.

The short foot rope at the end of a yard at the outer corner of a square sail used when reefing or furling.

An inspection method for welding, forgings etc. based on the ability of certain types of liquids to enter voids and crevices by capillary action and to remain there when the surface liquid is removed.

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.

The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.

Columnar support for the steering wheel in the cockpit.

Wooden bar with an iron shod, wedge, Shaped end, used in prying the anchor or working the anchor or working the anchor chain. Also used to engage or disengage the wild-cat.

(1) A second method of propelling a vessel. On a sailboat this would be the engine. (2) Machinery fitted in steam and motor vessels which is not part of the main propelling machinery. (3) a support group, e.g., Coast Guard Auxiliary

Dioctylphalate aerosol (Efficiency Test Material).

Overboard and by the ship's side.

The angle between the sail and the apparent wind or the rudder or centerline and the water flow.