To give the steersman the de-sired course to be steered.

Air at a temperature of 68

Single tariff item, established to move multiple commodities needed for a specified project, usually construction.

Is another term for saturated vapor pressure.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

Water service between two coasts; in the U.S., this usually refers to water service between the Atlantic and Pacific or Gulf Coasts.

To braid used with small stuff.

Legendary opportunists who lured vessels onto shoals during nights when there was no moonlight to illuminate the coastline.

The aft edge of a sail, more commonly called the leech.

A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

See Owner Code.

A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

A board-shaped swinging vane, controlled by a tiller or wheel, and attached to the rudderpost or stern for steering and maneuvering a vessel.

Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.

A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

Thin plates attached to the exterior of the hull to deaden any rolling.

The swell of a ship's hull around the propeller shaft.

Movement of crest of a progressive wave. Can also refer to radio waves.