Outboard.

Technical BulletinsThis provides a summary of most of the units of measurement to be found in use around the world today (and a few of historical interest)

Technical BulletinsUnits of measurements and conversions..

Any ship capable of carrying different types of cargo which require different methods of handling. There are several types of ships falling into this category, for example, ships which can carry roll on/roll off cargo together with containers.

A document, issued by a shipping line to a shipper which serves as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract carriage.

Operates pumps and discharges petroleum products. Maintains and repairs all cargo handling equipment.

A modification of the dew cell used in radiosonde equipment.

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

(1) The outside plating of a ship from stem to stern. (2) The outer casing of a block inside which the sheave revolves.

Rising and falling of the sea, usually due to wave action.

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A wind at right angles to a vessel's course (wind blowing at the ship's side.)

see Ships Time

Intermodal B/L: B/L covering cargo moving via multimodal means. Also known as Combined Transport B/L, or Multimodal B/L.

Received for Shipment B/L: Validated at time cargo is received by ocean carrier to commence movement but before being validated as "Onboard".

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

The raised frame work around deck openings, and cockpit of open boats (hatch coaming).

Occurs when a valve does not close completely after popping and remains partly open until the pressure is further reduced.

The part of the vessel below decks at the stem.

A vessel sailing between specified ports on a regular basis.