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

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

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

Away from land, toward the water.

A yard or pole extending the head or foot of the topsail beyond the topmast or gaff of a gaff-rigged boat

Space between the floor of holds and the bottom of the ship.

An enterprise in which there is a risk of loss.

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

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

Standing or running (adjustable) wire rigging that supports the mast from the stern; a wire mast support leading aft to the deck or another mast

Is the pressure exerted by a vapor confined within a given space. The vapor may be the sole occupant of the space, or may be associated with other gases.

An international goods classification system for describing cargo in international trade under a single commodity-coding scheme. Developed under the auspices of the Customs Cooperations Council (CCC), an international Customs organization in Brussels, thi ...

When compressed air is forced through a submerged perforated hose or pipe. Some applications include; ice prevention, reduction of salt intrusion, underwater basting, pneumatic breakwaters and general mixing and agitation

Slang name for the Q Flag. Also an old term for yellow fever.

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

Holes cut in a plate to make it lighter and yet not reduce its strength.

The motion of air relative to a body in it.

A place suitable for anchoring in relation to the wind, seas and bottom.

(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.

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 ...