A machine with a common prime mover which will provide independently the functions of either a windlass or a mooring winch (automatic or non-automatic).

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Noting is a preliminary form of protesting a Bill of Exchange - that is - an initial official statement that the bill of exchange or promissory note has not been paid.

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Seawater containing a higher concentration of dissolved salt than that of the ordinary ocean.

The value of atmospheric pressure to which the scale of a pressure altimeter is set so as to indicate airport elevation. The altimeter setting is included as part of an aviation weather observation.

The pressure corresponding to the outlet velocity of a fan; the kinetic energy per unit volume of flowing air.

A reversing thermometer (for seawater temperature) which is not protected against hydrostatic pressure. The mercury bulb is therefore squeezed, and the amount of mercury broken off on reversal is a function of both temperature and of hydrostatic pressure.

Greater Coasting Service.

A method of preventing the ends of a line from unlaying or fraying by turns of small stuff, stout twine or seizing wire with the ends tucked.

Outer Continental Shelf

The selective corrosion of one or more components of a solid solution alloy, usually in the form of ions. Also called parting or selective leaching. See also decarburization, decobaltification, denickelification, dezincification, and graphitic corrosion.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

A device for applying a fine spray by compressed air.

Machinery other than main propelling machinery that is in service when the ship is in normal service, e.g. auxiliary diesel engines, turbogenerators, hydraulic motors and pumps, compressors, boiler ventilation fans, gear pumps.

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(1) To lean over to one side, due to wind pressure on the sails or crew on the side; The amount that a boat is tipped over side-to-side, relative to its normal horizontal position. (2) The after end of a ship's keel. (3) The lower end of a mast.

An air distribution outlet, typically located in the ceiling, which mixes conditioned air with room air.

The correction applied to an instrument to account for the effect of temperature upon its response characteristics.

A gun used in the life-saving services to throw a life line to a ship in distress or from ship to shore and used when a boat cannot be launched.