2,000 pounds.

To bind together in order to increase tension or to prevent from blowing loose.

A floatation device shaped like a U and thrown to people in the water in emergencies.

The act of taking a ship on the high seas from those lawfully entitled to it.

The typical winds for a particular region and time of year.

Is the energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors.

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.

Abbreviation for "Container Freight Station." A shipping dock where cargo is loaded ("stuffed") into or unloaded ("stripped") from containers. Generally, this involves less than containerload shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee ...

To break into a conversation.

Passing another vessel.

The air compressor continues to run and air supply is matched to the demand by partial unloading. This can be accomplished by a regulator controlled floating inlet or by step unloading.

Progress backwards.

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

The ship that carries an admiral's flag.

A group of whales.

Carriers' practice of dividing revenue received from through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulae.

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

The soft sandstone block sailors use to scrub the deck, so-called, because seamen were on their knees to use it.

Pounds per square inch, absolute.

An old term for getting married.