Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way.

To come alongside.

A thermoelectric thermometer used for measuring air temperature. The name is derived from the fact that the reference thermocouple is placed in an insulated bottle.

Is a measure of resistance to deformation, or reluctance to be squeezed out a bearing. Indicates the internal friction of a fluid. Viscosity in normal lubricants is reduced as temperature increases

Cubic Meters

The liquid material remaining from pulpwood cooking in the soda or sulfate paper-making process.

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

In sailboat racing, to disturb the wind of a windward boat by positioning your boat a bit ahead and to leeward. If done correctly, the disturbed air hitting the windward boat will slow it down, leaving it at a distinct disadvantage and causing it to tack ...

Any one of numerous devices for the measurement of either speed alone or of both direction and speed (set and drift) in flowing water.

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

See calorie.

A device used to simulate the angle of the sun for assessing shading potentials of building structures or landscape features.

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensed prior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are often required on the B/L.- Various types issued for export (general, validated) and import as mandated by government(s).

The amount of heat energy that may be converted into useful energy from a fuel.

1.Starboard Forward.2.Sparring Fitted3.Stowage Factor

Installations character for Centralized Monitoring and Control systems for machinery.

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

An investment strategy which seeks to identify companies whose net assets per share are worth.

A rain gauge or array of rain gauges designed to measure the inclination and direction of falling rain.