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.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

Any small collar made with spunyarn or light line to hold something in place.

A drum of a windlass for heaving in line.

The officer on board responsible for the navigation of the ship.

An order given to take hold of a rope and pull.

A gap unintentionally left uncovered while painting or varnishing.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on a shaft supported by two bearings in a pedestal, with the driver coupled to the compressor shaft.

To remove a sail.

Sink by filling with water.

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

A railing around the deck of a boat to keep things from going overboard and the seas from coming aboard; the strake of shell plating above a weather or shelter deck; the part of a ship's side that extends above the main deck to protect it against heavy we ...

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

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.

An area of the North Atlantic east of the Bahamas where a powerful eddy in the water causes Sargasso weed to collect in vast quantities and float on the surface.

A means of hauling up or lowering a cylindrical object.

To let go altogether.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

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