A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

Joining the ends of two lines without increasing the thickness over the length of the splice, so that the splice will pass freely through a block.

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

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

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

The pressure containing stationary element that encloses the rotor and associated internal components of a compressor, including integral inlet and discharge connections.

A name usually given to a State body having control or regulation of public utilities.

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.

To know and to be able to recite the points of a compass from north to south to north again, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

Said of a vessel that is firm, strong, and unlikely to develop leaks.

Damage Free Car. Boxcars equipped with special bracing material.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

In spray painting applications, Spray equipment which delivers material at a low pressure of no more than 10 PSI (at the air cap), however, with greater volume of air.

Persons and property carried by transport lines.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

Is a process taking place without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

A tall buoy used as a navigational aid.