The fitting which connects the boom to the mast.

A very strong sail used in stormy weather. It is loose footed, being attached to the mast, but not the boom. This helps prevent boarding waves from damaging the sail or the rigging.

Sort of large pulley with sheave and steel block found on a derrick

Bell used for striking the half hours of each watch.

To keep a weather eye is to be on the alert (heads up).

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Distribution pressure (headers).

A Customs document permitting the holder to temporarily carry or send merchandise into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds. Any of various Customs documents required for crossin ...

The medium or material that does the actual filtering or separating. May be paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, inorganic plastic, or a combination.

To leave port.

An irrevocable letter issued for a specific amount; renews itself for the same amount over a given period.

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the point of use.

Type of mobile crane found on a truck.

The ability of a non-water-soluble fluid to form an emulsion with water.

Hoist or haul in the anchor.

Openings in the bottom or transom of a boat to drain water when sailing.

Abbreviation for "Over, Short or Damaged" Usually discovered at cargo unloading.

Measure of alkalinity or acidity in water and water containing fluids. Can be used to determine the corrosion inhibiting characteristic in water based fluids. Typically, pH > 8.0 is required to inhibit corrosion of iron and ferrous alloys in water based f ...

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond to another port, where a superseding entry is filed.

Ice extending seaward from land to which it is attached.