Said of a wind when it is light and variable in direction, not blowing steadily from any direction.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

The operation of swinging round, by means of braces, the yards of a square rigged ship to set the sails more efficiently to the wind.

An imaginary sphere surrounding the globe that contains the sun, moon, stars and planets.

The theoretical speed that a boat can travel without planing, based on the shape of its hull This speed is 1.34 times the length of a boat at its waterline. Also known as hull speed.

Fresh bread.

A method of removing heat from the flowing medium by circulation of a coolant in passages built into the diaphragm.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

The container of fresh water for drinking purpose used by the crew; formerly it consisted of a cask.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.

The programs and instructions which direct a computer.

A draft payable upon presentation to the drawee.

Small birds that foretell bad weather and bad luck.

A connection or link between power systems that enables them to draw on each other's reserve capacity in time of need.

An independent organisation, appointed by an exchange, which guarantees securities.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

Snappy, seamanlike; a smart ship is an efficient one.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

The process of distributing electricity; usually defines that portion of an electrical utility's power lines between a utility's power pole and transformer and a customer's point of connection/meter.