Equipment used for serving meals.

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

A warning from aloft (heads up).

Navigable channel.

United Nations EDI for Administration, Commerce and Transport. EDI Standards are developed and supported by the UN for electronic message (data) interchange on an international level.

The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed for light demolition work, digging, making holes etc.

The degree to which all the forces on a boat are symmetrical so the vessel sails with just a slight weather helm.

The Captain of a vessel. Highest officer aboard ship. Oversees all ship operations. Keeps ships records. Handles accounting and bookkeeping. Takes command of vessel in inclement weather and in crowded or narrow waters. Handles communications.

To stand at the mast and pull down on a halyard as another crewmate winches it in.

Gross tonnage is the basis on which manning rules and safety regulations are applied, and registration fees are reckoned. Port fees are also often reckoned on the basis of GT and NT. GT and NT are defined according to formulas which take account, among ot ...

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

To leave a ship without authority (deserting).

To windward, in the direction of the eye of the wind; toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is coming

A tiller or a wheel generally installed on the bridge or wheelhouse of a ship to turn the rudder during manoeuvering and navigation. It is in fact the steering wheel of the ship.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

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.

A small portable compass.

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

Said of an object that is secured to another; attached, fixed, secured.