To go aboard the vessel; to put onboard a vessel.

A naval rank next below that of lieutenant-commander, which is next below that of captain (the equivalent of commander).

An absolute temperature scale. The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the equilibrium temperature (0,01

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

A small portable compass.

A small tapering flag, which can be used for identification or communication.

A single turn of rope when a rope is coiled down.

To watch a vessel at anchor at the turn of tides, and cast her by the helm, and some sail if necessary, so as to keep turns out of her cables.

A life-threatening condition where there is loss of body heat; the greatest danger for anyone in the water. As the body loses its heat, body functions slow down, and this can quickly lead to death.

Condition of a sailing ship when all sails have been taken down in a severe storm, very often a hazardous undertaking if there is a high sea running.

(1) A body of salt water. A very large body of fresh water. (2) The condition of the water around a boat. Heavy seas for example.

Maintains and monitors radio, sends and receives messages. Often maintains electronic navigation. Latest replaced with certified GO (Deck officer)

Equipment used for serving meals.

A container frame fitted to accommodate two or more separate tanks for liquids.

A support fixed on the front part of a chassis (which is retractable); used to support the front end of a chassis when the tractor has been removed.

A rope net to catch the jib when it is lowered.

The average level of the oceans, used when finding water depths or land elevations.

Sling of various types used for lifting vehicles on to and off general cargo ship.s

Light, bulky articles.

Said of a vessel when stopped and lying near the wind in heavy weather. See Heave To