1.Pushing Purposes.2.Port Prefix (for survey report number)

A sudden brief increase in the speed of the wind, followed by a lull or slackening. Compare to peak gust.

Apparatus using the combined simultaneous action of a bimetallic thermometer and a hair hygrometer to move a needle in front of a divided scale. fts construction permits dew point variations to be indicated approximately.

A type of knot used to connect a line to a spar or another line, a sail to a spar, or a line to a sail. Also the act of using such a knot. (2) To swing your body when pulling on an oar - "bend to your oars".

The mast in the forepart of a vessel, nearest the bow.

Conversion.

A device or iron so shaped to grip the bottom and holds a vessel at anchor by the anchor chain.

A place suitable for anchoring.

B/L's Status: represents whether the bill of lading has been input, rated, reconciled, printed, or released to the customer.

Consolidated B/L: B/L combined or consolidated from two or more B/L's.

Long Form B/L: B/L form with all Terms & Conditions written on it. Most B/L's are short form which incorporate the long form clauses by reference.

B/L Numbers: U.S. Customs' standardized B/L numbering format to facilitate electronic communications and to make each B/L number unique.

Freight forwarder/broker compensation as specified by ocean tariff or contract.

Built-in bed aboard ship.

A guard of canvas or rope put around spars, mooring lines, or rigging to prevent them from wearing out by rubbing against something.

A drag (drogue) thrown over to keep a vessel to the wind and sea.

An old sailor.

A metal ring on a boom, pole or mast where blocks or shackles may be attached.

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