Referring to the lines of a vessel's hull when they give a a fine and unobstructed run from bow to stern so that she moves through the water smoothly.

A watertight bulkhead at the forepeak extending to main deck. This bulkhead prevents the entire ship from being flooded in case of a collision.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

The tackle used to adjust the clew in and out on the boom.

A clause in a Bill of lading which specifies the least charge that the carrier will make for issuing a lading. The charge may be a definite sum or the current charge per ton for any specified quantity.

Food.

A windlass is a winch-like device used to assist in the raising of the anchor.

Damage that is not evident from viewing the unopened package.

An opening in the deck near the bow from which the spinnaker is hoisted. Spinnakers are also often referred to as chutes.

Re-fueling the vessel.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

Absolutely calm weather with a perfectly smooth sea.

Navigating near the coast, allowing one to find one's position by use of landmarks and other references.

A circle on a chart, showing all 360

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. A mixture of individual gases. The gaseous mixture surrounding the earth..

a filter intended to prevent only large particles from entering a component immediately downstream.

This term refers to the hardness or softness of gaskets.

Price includes commission as well as CIF.

An expansion joint designed to take up thermal expansion.

The ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute inlet pressure.