(1) The outside plating of a ship from stem to stern. (2) The outer casing of a block inside which the sheave revolves.

Rising and falling of the sea, usually due to wave action.

A wind at right angles to a vessel's course (wind blowing at the ship's side.)

see Ships Time

Intermodal B/L: B/L covering cargo moving via multimodal means. Also known as Combined Transport B/L, or Multimodal B/L.

Received for Shipment B/L: Validated at time cargo is received by ocean carrier to commence movement but before being validated as "Onboard".

The stand, usually of brass or non-magnetic material in which the compass rests and which contains the compensating magnets (compass holder).

The raised frame work around deck openings, and cockpit of open boats (hatch coaming).

Occurs when a valve does not close completely after popping and remains partly open until the pressure is further reduced.

The part of the vessel below decks at the stem.

A vessel sailing between specified ports on a regular basis.

A fore and aft strength member of a ship's structure.

A situation where there are too many ships generally or in a particular trade for the level of available cargoes.

High or tall. Commonly applied to a vessel's masts. All-a-taunt-o. Said of a vessel when she has all her light and tall masts and spars aloft.

Reconciled B/L: B/L set which has completed a prescribed number of edits between the shippers instructions and the actual shipment received. This produces a very accurate B/L.

An internal compression stop. Generally a molded rubber part attached inside an air actuator.

A Maritime term referring to Fuel used aboard the ship. Coal stowage areas aboard a vessel in the past were in bins or bunkers.

Customs documents required to clear an import shipment for entry into the general commerce of a country.

Steward's quarters.

Force of wind over 65 knots.