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

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

Guarantee issued by a bank to a carrier to be used in lieu of lost or misplaced original negotiable bill of lading.

A sliding type of bearing having either rotating or oscillatory motion and in conjunction with which a journal operates. In a full or sleeve type bearing, the bearing surface is 360 degrees in extent. In a partial bearing, the bearing surface is less than ...

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

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

(1) Old nickname for a sailor, who would treat his canvas coats and hats with tar as a protection against the weather. (2) The distilled residue of gum extracted from pine trees, used for preserving many things.

A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way.

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

A rope used for towing or, mooring.

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

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

To come alongside.

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

A grooved metal extrusion fitted on a forestay and used to secure the luff of a sail by holding its bolt rope in place.

International data interchange standards sponsored by the United Nations. See UN/EDIFACT.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat