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

A smaller version of the flag of the country being visited. It is flown from the starboard spreader.

Abbreviation for the Railway Service "Container On Flat Car."

Port/berth delays

A short length of small rope "ratline stuff" running horizontally across shrouds, for a ladder step.

A small double-pronged bendable pin used to secure a clevis pin or to keep turnbuckles from unwinding.

An oil-skin hat with broad rear brim.

Used to confine the bowsprit down to the stem or cutwater.

To communicate with a vessel in sight.

The ratio of fuel consumption to compressor capacity.

A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Speed through the water, not "over ground".

A hawser or line attached to an anchor.

Movement of a tractor, without trailer, over the highway.

The distinguishing qualities of a navigational light, including its color and whether it is fixed or flashing (and the flashing sequence).

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 ...

To reduce the volume of, by or as if by pressure.

Station, usually on the bridge, from which a ship is controlled; the act of so controlling.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

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