A listing of a particular boat's steering deviation on each point of the compass

In trouble.

The direction and speed of the wind as it appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the boat's movement through the water.

A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling.

The curve (sag) of a rope, cable or chain hung between two points such as the anchor rode or towing line; the deeper the curve, the more catenary.

(1) The mast section next above the topmast and and below the royal mast. (2) The yard supported by that mast. (3) The third lowest square sail. It is stretched between the topgallant yard and the top yard.

Toward the shore

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship.

A shortening of the term, "Roll On/Roll Off." A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.

A book containing the official record of a ship's activities together with remarks concerning the state of the weather, etc.

To retire from a life at sea and settle ashore.

Same as not under command.

Tanks used for the storage of air discharged from compressors. They serve also to damp discharge line pulsations.

When a vessel fills with water and sinks.

Latitude lines.

For ships, a cargo handling area parallel to the shoreline where a vessel normally ties up.- For land transportation, a loading or unloading platform at an industrial location or carrier terminal.

Is energy in transition and is defined in units of Force times Distance. Work cannot be done unless there is movement.

A device designed to remove solids, such as dirt, scale, rust and other contaminants from the air system.

(1) The underside of the hull that sits in the water (2) The ocean floor

Go to bed without undressing.