A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent.

A survey that shows how much energy you use in your compressed air generation. It will help find ways to use energy more efficiently.2. A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.

A term used to cover all of the anchor gear.

A small buoy that is used to mark the position of an anchor. It is attached to the base or crown of an anchor and can be used to recover the anchor if it has to be cast adrift, or to trip it if it becomes wedged.

A fender made of granulated cork and covered with woven tarred stuff.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

The transverse partition between the cockpit and the cabin.

Shoal area between two navigational channels.

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

Light, warm wind on surface of sea.

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

Is a pipe extending downward from the bottom of the airline to collect any condensation flow in the pipe.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.