Calling names of the points of the compass in order.

Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

The navigable water to leeward of a vessel.

The horsepower calculated from compressor-indicator diagrams. Applied only to displacement type compressors.

A pneumatic percussive drill designed as a boring tool.

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

(1) A round eye through which a line is led, usually in order to change the direction of pull. (2) A thick piece of glass set flush in the deck to admit light below.

To double a vessel's mooring lines.

Running ashore (hitting the bot-tom).

A trailer or semi-trailer with no sides and with the floor of the unit close to the ground.

Loss of effective propeller thrust caused by the blades cutting across the column of water sucked along by the propeller instead of working in it. Can also lead to heavy vibration of the vessel.

A safety device used to prevent or stop unwanted flames.

The horsepower input to the compressor shaft, or more generally to any driven machine shaft.

A location where one carrier delivers freight to another carrier.

Location where cargo enters the care and custody of carrier.

A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of gas.

A short length of rope secured at one end, and used in securing or checking a running rope, e.g., deck stopper, boat fall stopper, etc.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

Document listing all personal goods of crew members.

To take a boat into water that is too shallow for it to float in, i.e: the bottom of the boat is resting on the ground.