A concrete foundation with lateral supports which rests upon a number of steel springs. Designed to deal with disturbing frequencies in vibration isolation

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship.

A control line that adjusts tension along the foot of the sail, pulling the clew away from the tack; used to maintain proper sail shape.

Merchant seaman's name for his bed or mattress.

Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of lading while shipment is still in transit. Diversion has substantially the same meaning.

Across the width of a boat. Also Athwartships.

To put a narrow piece of canvas around it after it has been wormed, and before it has been served.

A knot used to temporarily shorten a line.

Vessel said to be "on her beam ends" when she is lying over so much that her deck beams are nearly vertical.

A rudder, keel, centerboard, or skeg.

Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.

Is a unit of work equal to 33,000 foot pounds per minute, 550 foot pounds per second, or 746 Watts.

Pieces of hard wood bolted to the outer end of a bowsprit through which are rove the foretopmast stays before they are brought in to the bows and secured.

A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into measurable components. "Just in Time" is a typical value-added e ...

A line or wire from the mast to the bow or stern of a ship, for support of the mast; rigging used to support the mast from forward or aft.

Go to bed without undressing.

A joint Bureau of the Census' International Trade Administration form used for compiling U.S. exports. It is completed by a shipper and shows the value, weight, destination, etc., of export shipments as well as Schedule B commodity code.

Beneath the deck

A motor controller that regulates the air flow through an end plate into the motor to control the speed and power. A speed regulation device built into or attached externally.

Filter, Regulator and lubricator sometimes combined in one unit