The recognition of a person by his recognizable characteristics (originally, the shape of the nose)

A contract term meaning both parties agree to provide something for the other.

The deck chest in which the bos'n keeps his deck gear.

Single tariff item, established to move multiple commodities needed for a specified project, usually construction.

Wood boards used to cover the ribs, frames, deck or hull of a wooden vessel.

Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

An apparatus that replicates the solar spectrum, and used for testing solar energy conversion devices.

A formula closely related to Net Present Value which springs from the idea that

A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.

A board-shaped swinging vane, controlled by a tiller or wheel, and attached to the rudderpost or stern for steering and maneuvering a vessel.

Still, seaworthy, able.

A computerised payment system for clearing cheques in New.

Cabin; sleeping compartment.

The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

To give the steersman the de-sired course to be steered.

To braid used with small stuff.

Shanties are the work songs that were used on the square-rigged ships of the Age of Sail. Their rhythms coordinated the efforts of many sailors hauling on lines.

An approach to stockpicking which focuses on the search for shares whose prices have dropped so low.

Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

An instrument for measuring differences in electric potential.