Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Moving through the water.

Capacity of a compressor is the full rated volume of flow of gas compressed and delivered at certain set conditions.

A ceremony performed on board ships when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time during a voyage.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

A container fitted with a solid removable roof, or with a tarpaulin roof so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top.

The porous material contained inside the filter to (a) separate the contaminants from the incoming air, gas, or liquid. (b) separate the liquid from the gas. Filter medium is usually made of paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, or a combination.

Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

Remove a boat from the water.

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

An object that might not allow safe operation. A group of rocks just under the water or a submerged wreck could be a navigational hazard.

A boat which uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

Short pieces of line fastened to the sail at reef points, used for tying a reef to reduce sail area. The reef line will pass through reef cringles, which will become the new tack and clew of the reefed sail.

A passenger or cargo-carrying ship which is operated between scheduled, advertised ports of loading and discharge on a regular basis.