A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

Old three-masted trading vessel which was square-rigged on the fore and main masts, and lateen rigged on the mizzen mast. Similar to the Caravel, but larger and more robust.

An object bears so and so, when it is in such a direction from the person looking. To bear down upon a vessel, is to approach her from the windward.To bear up, is to put the helm up and keep a vessel off from her course, and move her to leeward.To bear aw ...

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.

Direction or bearing of an object relative to a boat's heading.

Sails that are not properly arranged for the point of sail that the boat is on. The sails may be luffing or have improper sail shape, or the boat may be heeling too much. These conditions will slow the boat down.

The vertical pole or spar that supports the boom and sails. a mast on a mechanically propelled vessel holds electronics antennas, lights, etc.

Inlet and outlet connections are located at the same level on opposite sides of the filter or other device installed on the pipeline.

A schedule of all ports to be visited on a ship's cruise, with dates of arrival and departure and the local agents' names and addresses

Same as "grab rope" (rope).

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.

Heat exchangers for raising the temperature of compressed air to increase its volume.

A unit of work, being the work done in one hour at the rate of 1,000 watts.

Iron or wood pin fitted into racks, around which lines can be belayed or secured.

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

40 cubic feet.

Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used

Said of a vessel when caught between ice on both sides.