A buoy located so that lines to it can be used for the movement of ships.

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ASTERN

A backward movement of a vessel

AIR BREATHER

A device permitting air movement between atmosphere and the component in/ on which it is installed.

ICE BUOY

A sturdy buoy, usually a metal spar, used to replace a more easily damaged buoy during a period when heavy ice is anticipated.

HIGH FOCAL PLANE BUOY

A type of lighted buoy in which the light is mounted exceptionally high above the surface of the sea

POUR POINT

Lowest temperature at which an oil or distillate fuel is observed to flow, when cooled under conditions prescribed by test method ASTM D 97. The pour point is 3°C (5°F) above the temperature at which the oil in a test vessel shows no movement when the container is held horizontally for five seconds.

BELLOWS

Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.

BRAKE

An appliance used to stop rotation of unit's shaft or unit movement .

BELL

The type of buoy with a large bell and hanging hammers that sound by wave action.

FOLLOWING SEA

Wave or tidal movement going in the same direction as a ship

WAY

A movement of a vessel through the water such as headway, sternway or leeway.

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