An opening in the deck near the bow from which the spinnaker is hoisted. Spinnakers are also often referred to as chutes.

An anchor carried at the stern.

Ships which can carry both liquid and dry bulk cargoes.

A method of bending a material into an appropriate shape without heating or steaming the material first to soften it.

A crossbeam at the upper part of an anchor.

on square-rigged ships, a platform at the masthead resting on the trestletrees and crosstrees. In addition to being a work platform, it extended the topmast shrouds to give additional support to the topmast.

Registry of the vessel is foreign to that of the country in which the company that owns the ship is located.

(1) Free, not entangled (2) To finalize all formalities in a Customs House.

Close alongside; very near; in close proximity to.

A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer

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

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.

Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.

An imaginary line drawn between the luff and leech of a sail. The chord depth is an imaginary line drawn to the deepest part of the sail from the chord. The ratio of chord depth to chord length represents the sail's draft - a high ratio indicates a full s ...

One whose occupation is to rig or unrig vessels.

The amount the compass is deflected from the true direction by variation (magnetic) and deviation (metallic influences) together

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

A letter of credit, issued by a foreign bank, whose validity has been confirmed by a domestic bank. An exporter with a confirmed letter of credit is assured of payment even if the foreign buyer or the foreign bank defaults.

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

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.