Light, bulky articles.

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

Is the ratio of the computed isentropic temperature rise to the measured total temperature rise during compression.

When the water has large or breaking waves in stormy conditions.

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

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

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 ...

Rolling a vessel, that is slightly ice-bound, so as to break the surface ice around her. May sometimes be done when a vessel is lightly aground, but not ice-bound.

The increase in pressure in the discharge header that develops as a result of flow after the pressure relief device opens

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 operation of taking a sounding with the hand lead (to find bottom).

A fabric, usually synthetic, used to make sails.

To leave a ship without authority (deserting).

A warning from aloft (heads up).

An absolute temperature scale. (

A salt or ester of carbonic acid.

A machine employing two or more stages.

CFM flowing through the compressor inlet filter or inlet valve under rated conditions

A watch tackle (small, handy block and tackle for general use).

Said of anchor when it is under ship's forefoot, and cable is nearly up and down.