The theoretical speed that a boat can travel without planing, based on the shape of its hull This speed is 1.34 times the length of a boat at its waterline. Also known as hull speed.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

The generation of electric power by a heat engine which converts part of the heat generated by combustion of the fuel into mechanical motion to operate an electric generator.

A construction element applied to the outermost surface of an exterior wall.

The operation of tarring and blacking the rigging or hull to act as a preservative against the action of salt water. the best mixture was said to be coal tar, vegetable tar, and salt water boiled together and laid on hot.

A shipment loaded into a container at the pier or terminal, thence to the consignee's facility.

The weight of water vapor in the air vapor mixture per pound of dry air.

The heat produced by sources of heat in a building (occupants, appliances, lighting, etc).

The time of the day, at a specific location, when the sun reaches its highest, apparent point in the sky; equal to true or due, geographic south.

(CAES)An NASD inter-dealer automated execution system for listed 19c-3 securities. CAES is the NASD link.

To go onboard, to go into a ship, or to gain access to a vessel.

A transportation arrangement in which truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to a destination. Also known as Rail Pigs.

Voyage charter party published by Chamber of Shipping of U.K.

This is where a seller sends documents relating to a shipment through his or her bank to the buyer's bank asking that they are released when a payment is made (CAD or D/P) or a bill of exchange is accepted (D/A).

Small birds that foretell bad weather and bad luck.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

This property is the ratio of the specific weight of air or gas to that of dry air at the same pressure and temperature.

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of carrier.

Meteorological information issued by a watch office concerning the occurrence or forecast of weather phenomena which may affect the safety of aircraft operations.