A person who deals in the selling of provisions, dried stores, etc.

Slacking a rope smartly, carefully and in small amounts.

A region of relatively shallow water surrounding a land mass where the depth increases gradually before it plunges into the deeps of the ocean.

An air operated device for hoisting or pulling. Similar to a winch

Seaman's name for the excitement on board as the ship approachs her destination, giving the crew some liberty ashore.

Another term for first mate.

As close to the wind as possible, with all sails full, and no wrinkles in them.

A chemical element that is a heavy strong smelling greenish yellow imitating gas used as a bleach, oxidizing agent and disinfectant. Found in some ambient air conditions.

An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

The ratio of fuel consumption to compressor capacity.

This property of a gas is the weight of air or gas per unit volume. Unless specified, it refers in compressor practice to the weight per unit volume at conditions of total temperature, total pressure and composition which prevail at the compressor intake.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.

A factor expressing the deviation of gas from the laws of hydraulics.

term mainly used by companies selling small compressors because it makes their compressors look bigger than they really are. The swept volume is the actual displacement of the piston, forgetting such losses as bumping clearances, valve clearances, ring lo ...

A table designated as the area in the boat where the navigator will study charts and plot courses.

Port/berth delays

Group of ships escorted along a stretch of water.

A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed to chip masonry, plaster, concrete etc.

Convention on International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.