Loose wood or other matters, placed on the bottom of the hold, above the ballast, to stow cargo upon.

A mechanical power which increases the force applied. To purchase, is to raise by a purchase.

Subjec To Enough Merchandise. Note accompanying the booking an amount of cargo, bunker..

When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing one or more floating objects; to pull an object in the water by means of a rope.

Romeo- R = signal letter and flag. Morse = ( . - . )Flag= Red background with yellow Greek cross.When hoisted singly from a ship it means : "The way is off my ship."

The case of a block.

A metal, wooden or rope stairway.

Controlled Atmosphere

System Electronic Navigational Chart

Clause limiting responsibilities of the charterers, shippers and receivers of cargo.

Made Fast

A classification, storage or switching area.

Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code 95

Swinging off course, usually in heavy seas. The bow moves toward one side or the other of the intended course.

The part of a sail which is outside and covers the rest when it is furled. Also, familiarly, the sides of the hold; as, an article is said to be stowed next the skin.

The quality of a vessel which enables it to carry a great deal of sail without lying over-much on her side. The opposite to crank.

(Noun) The upright post or bar of the bow of a vessel.

Tug/Salvage.

Urea Carrier.

The highest and lowest course of tides, occuring every new and full moon.