An order to commence ship's work.

Old nickname for a second mate.

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

Removal of worn or damaged gear and the fitting of new gear in replacement.

Loaded with more cargo than a ship can safely navigate with. Drunk.

The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

A structural failure of the filter medium due to flexing caused by cyclic differential pressure.

A measurement of vacuum or pressure that is used to measure the airflow restriction.

Bound together.

Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.

Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

Same as 0.4535924277 kilograms.

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Abbreviation for (1) "Interstate Commerce Commission," (2) "International Chamber of Commerce."

Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.