The large enclosed floor where the lines of a vessel are laid out and the molds or templates made.

A panel which covers the underside of an roof overhang, cantilever, or mansard.

A device that converts high-pressure steam, produced in a boiler, into mechanical energy that can then be used to produce electricity by forcing blades in a cylinder to rotate and turn a generator shaft.

A central clearing house for Britain's charities. Allows supporters to make tax-efficient donations.

The air compressor continues to run and air supply is matched to the demand by partial unloading. This can be accomplished by a regulator controlled floating inlet or by step unloading.

The state of a vessel when she is so loosened as to droop at each end.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

Shell or body of a ship.

A buoy secured to a permanent anchor sunk deeply into the bottom.

Is the unique temperature to which the air (or any gas) must be cooled in order that it shall be saturated with respect to ice.

Carriers' practice of dividing revenue received from through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulae.

The amount of energy produced as a percentage of the amount of energy consumed.

Storing on land. Many small boats are placed in dry storage over the winter.

A series of sound signals required by COLREGS to prevent collisions at sea.

Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

Devices that may be used to position the impeller or to protect the shaft.

ACRONYM - British thermal unit. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind.