(COMPS) See 'pension.

A precursor to the sextant. An old navigational device for checking the altitude of the sun or stars.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed to chip masonry, plaster, concrete etc.

A region of relatively shallow water surrounding a land mass where the depth increases gradually before it plunges into the deeps of the ocean.

(1) A stock of merchandise advanced to a dealer and located at his place of business, but with title remaining in the source of supply.(2) A shipment of goods to a consignee.

Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

A card labeling the 360

Another term for first mate.

A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay.

Group of ships escorted along a stretch of water.

A four-sided fore-and-aft sail set on a sprit.

The condition of the tide when there is no horizontal motion.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

A collective fund which has a fixed number of issued shares traded on a stock exchange. Because.

An executive agency within the Inland Revenue. The Contributions Agency deals with all aspects of NI.

A table designated as the area in the boat where the navigator will study charts and plot courses.

An air operated device for hoisting or pulling. Similar to a winch

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.