A tall buoy used as a navigational aid.

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.

A term applied to the gas found on the high pressure side of the refrigeration system.

Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

A method of signaling and communicating using two flags held in position by the signaler, the positions of the flags denoting the meaning.

Compartment in which clothing for issue to crew is stowed.

The headings of a sailboat in relation to the wind, i.e., upwind, close reach, reach, broad reach, downwind.

Are lines that supply equipment from sub headers.

Machine which receives dry bulk cargo. It is used for stowing sugar,ores and minerals in the holds.

The ship that carries an admiral's flag.

The compartment at the bow of the vessel

A term applied to a bracket supporting the after end of the propeller shaft and the propeller.

Sufficient movement through the water to allow the boat to be controlled and steered by the rudder.

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

Is the reversal of flow within a dynamic compressor that takes place when the capacity being handled is reduced to a point where insufficient pressure is being generated to maintain flow. Also known as surge.

A standard numerical code used by the U.S. Government to classify products and services.

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

A dynamic compressor. A machine in which air or gas is compressed by the mechanical action of rotating vanes or impellers imparting velocity and pressure to the air or gas. In a centrifugal compressor, flow is in a radial direction. Air enters the compres ...

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.