The operation of pressing oakum into a seam as a temporary measure until the seam can be properly caulked.

The unit that runs continuously and matches air supply to demand, by loading and unloading the compressor.

A windlass is a winch-like device used to assist in the raising of the anchor.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight." (Named Port) Same as C&F or CFR except seller also provides insurance to named destination.

Legal obligation for a ship to use the services of a pilot in a particular place.

A watertight bulkhead at the forepeak extending to main deck. This bulkhead prevents the entire ship from being flooded in case of a collision.

Re-fueling the vessel.

A filter unit that combines three principles to filter out oil aerosols: 1) Direct interception - A sieving action, 2) Inertial impaction - Collision with filter media fibers, 3) Diffusion -Particles travel in a spiral motion, presenting an effective fron ...

The two sides of a block. (2) Pieces of timber attached to the mast below the masthead to support the trestle trees.

Food.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

A device for hoisting and lowering the davit- launched lifeboat

Damage that is not evident from viewing the unopened package.

The tackle used to adjust the clew in and out on the boom.

Referring to the lines of a vessel's hull when they give a a fine and unobstructed run from bow to stern so that she moves through the water smoothly.

An opening in the deck near the bow from which the spinnaker is hoisted. Spinnakers are also often referred to as chutes.

This term refers to the hardness or softness of gaskets.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

Abbreviation for "Carload" and "Containerload".

Absolutely calm weather with a perfectly smooth sea.