The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

The power required to compress a gas isothermally through a specified range of pressures.

A sturdy railing or elevated guard rail around the deck at the stern. also known as Pushpit

Towards the sides of the vessel (with reference to the centerline).

To install the sails on the boom or the forestay.

Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.

Periodic publications containing details of any alterations to charts, to keep them up to date.

Traditionally a ship's bell is made of brass and has her name engraved on it. It is used for striking the bells which mark the passage of time (see Bells) and is also used as a fog signal as an audible warning of a ship's position.

A mechanical, electrical, or manually operated pump used to remove water from the bilge.

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

A vessel which, according to the applicable Navigation Rule, has right-of-way. Also known as the "stand on" vessel.

Is the force in newton required to move a fluid layer of one square meter area and a thickness of one meter with a velocity of one meter per second.

Required lights on a boat help others determine its course, position and what it is doing. Boats underway should have a red light visible from its port bow, a green light on the starboard bow and a white light at its stern. Other lights are required for v ...

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

A wooden lattice-work covering a hatch or the bottom boards of a boat; similarly designed gratings of metal are frequently found on shipboard.

The outer resin surface of a fiberglass boat, usually colored.

Any raised portion of a vessel/s hull above an upermost continuous deck such as a poop, bridge or forecastle and extending from side to side of the vessel.

Where the boat is pointed directly into the wind, sails luffing

A kind of navigational buoy