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
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AIR BREATHER
A device permitting air movement between atmosphere and the component in/ on which it is installed.
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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.
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HIGH FOCAL PLANE BUOY
A type of lighted buoy in which the light is mounted exceptionally high above the surface of the sea
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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.
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BELLOWS
Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.
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BRAKE
An appliance used to stop rotation of unit's shaft or unit movement .
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BELL
The type of buoy with a large bell and hanging hammers that sound by wave action.
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FOLLOWING SEA
Wave or tidal movement going in the same direction as a ship
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WAY
A movement of a vessel through the water such as headway, sternway or leeway.
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