A movement of equipment from an origin rail ramp to a destination rail ramp only.

In navigation, the angle between the point at which the sun rises and sets and the true east and west points of the horizon.

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

A gun used in the life-saving services to throw a life line to a ship in distress or from ship to shore and used when a boat cannot be launched.

Insufficient number of crew; shorthanded.

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Male).

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness,Response and Co-operation, IMO

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

A pump which is used to deliver air to the aquarium. The pump pushes air through silicon tubing and to air stones or other aquatic decor. They are also an essential for UGF's (undergravel filters). An air stone is placed in each clear tube. When the air b ...

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.

International Labor Organization; Based in Geneva, it is one of the oldest components of the UN system of specialized agencies and has been involved over the years in appraising and seeking to improve and regulate conditions for seafarers. In its unusual ...

Is a measure of resistance to deformation, or reluctance to be squeezed out a bearing. Indicates the internal friction of a fluid. Viscosity in normal lubricants is reduced as temperature increases

A member of the ship's crew.

An opening in a ship's deck for the loading and discharging of any kind of cargo.

(1) To float a vessel off the ways in a building yard after it is completed. (2) A small boat used to ferry people to and from a larger vessel.

Bareboat (Method of chartering of the ship leaving the charterer with almost all the responsibilities of the owner.)

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

The distance between the water level at chart datum and an overhead obstacle such as a bridge or power line.