A containerload of different articles in a single consignment.

Sailing with the wind coming from the direction forward of abeam. A close reach is the point of sail between a beam reach and close hauled.

A stem curving up and forward in graceful line.

A large pin that secures one fitting to another.

A kind of winch, which is applied for receiving/throwing the sampling apparatus, and performing the oceanic & geological sampling.

The pressure loss across the filter element determined under steady state flow conditions using a clean test fluid across a clean filter element.

Short waves or ripples made by a tide as it ebbs or flows over an uneven bottom, or where two currents meet at sea.

A voyage around the world.

Device for positioning one shipping container on top of another.

A partial refund of an import fee. Refund usually results because goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

A draft drawn on the buyer, usually accompanied by documents, with complete instructions concerning processing for payment or acceptance.

A small sail set on the mizzenmast.

The definition of the exact position on the surface of the globe in relation to two lines, latitude and longitude, which intersect at right angles.

A safety device, used to fasten a propeller to its shaft; it breaks when the propeller hits a solid object, thus preventing further damage.

An old and experienced seaman.

A bank that acts as an agent to the seller's bank (the presenting bank). The collecting bank assumes no responsibility for either the documents or the merchandise.

A rate made up of two or more factors, separately published.

The falls foul in a block. The falls may be chocked or jammed intentionally for a temporary securing (holding).

The evolution of swinging a ship's head through several headings to obtain compass errors for the purpose of making a deviation table.

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.