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A special fixture fitted to a vessel or incorporated into the design of certain aids to navigation to enhance their ability to reflect radar energy. In general, these fixtures will materially improve the visibility for use by vessels with radar.
Industry:Boat
A spar projecting from the bow used as an anchor for the forestay and other rigging.
Industry:Boat
A space in the forward part of the ship, typically beneath the bow in front of the foremost collision bulkhead, that contains the anchor chain when the anchor is secured for sea.
Industry:Boat
A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc or a cup shaped rotor.
Industry:Boat
A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to vibrate a disc diaphragm.
Industry:Boat
A small, triangular sail, above the skysail. Used in light winds on a few ships.
Industry:Boat
