To touch bottom.

A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels

The bottom of a wave, the valley between the crests.

Practices and measures that increase energy efficiency.

The smaller of two mating or meshing gears; can be either the driving or the driven gear.

Sudden and rapid flow of tide in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up in the form of a wave. also known as Eagre.

To cause a break in the hull which may sink the vessel; the vessel is then called stove.

Federal Maritime Commission. The U.S. Governmental regulatory body responsible for administering maritime affairs including the tariff system, Freight Forwarder Licensing, enforcing the conditions of the Shipping Act and approving conference or other carr ...

A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

A certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries; indicates that a U.S. shipment has been inspected and found free from harmful pests and plant diseases.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

Said of a boat which turns end over end in very rough seas.

Let the sail out by easing the sheet.

Turbines or engines in which gas expands, does work, and undergoes a drop in temperature.

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

The borrowing of money by the master using his ship as security.

Storing on land. Many small boats are placed in dry storage over the winter.

To sail as close as possible to the wind. Some boats can point better than others, sailing closer to the wind.

The joining of two timbers by beveling the edges so the same thickness is maintained throughout the length of the joint.