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BOATSWAIN'S CHAIR
A short board or swatch of heavy canvas, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft or over the ship's side for painting and similar work. Modern boatswain's chairs incorporate safety harnesses to prevent the occupant from falling.
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MOB
Man Overboard
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OMBOOne Man Bridge Operations when a sole OOW maintains a navigational watch on the bridge without the support of additional personnel, other than a helmsman engaged in steering |
MAN-B&W MC ENGINEWith its power and speed best suited to large, fast container ships. The increase in running speed is obtained by a slight decrease in engine stroke. High thermal efficiency is maintained by an increase in mean effective pressure (M.E.P.). |
BARGE CARRIERS
Ships designed to carry barges.
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SPRITTIE
A spritsail rigged barge
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BIT HEAD
The top of two massive timbers that support the windlass on a sailing barge.
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SAILORMAN
London term for sailing barge, or a bargeman.
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BARGEMASTER
The captain of a barge
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SWIMMIE
A barge with a square overhanging bow, like a swimhead lighter. aka muffies.
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