A vessel sailing between specified ports on a regular basis.

A fore and aft strength member of a ship's structure.

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Main Bearing.

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A situation where there are too many ships generally or in a particular trade for the level of available cargoes.

Reconciled B/L: B/L set which has completed a prescribed number of edits between the shippers instructions and the actual shipment received. This produces a very accurate B/L.

An internal compression stop. Generally a molded rubber part attached inside an air actuator.

A Maritime term referring to Fuel used aboard the ship. Coal stowage areas aboard a vessel in the past were in bins or bunkers.

Customs documents required to clear an import shipment for entry into the general commerce of a country.

Steward's quarters.

Force of wind over 65 knots.

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A rope made fast to an article for securing it (knife lanyard, bucket lanyard, etc.), or for setting up rigging.

Ratio of the average compressor load during a given period of time to the maximum rated load of the compressor.

The mythical god of the sea.

A cargo-discharging wharf.

A structure attached toland to which a vessel is moored. See also Pier and Dock.