A cargo-carrying ship which is operated between scheduled, advertised ports of loading and discharge on a regular basis.

Level with the water (water ready to, or slightly covering decks).

A wooden or iron pin fitting into a rail upon which to secure ropes.

Combined B/L: B/L that covers cargo moving over various transports.

Duplicate B/L: Another original Bill of Lading set if first set is lost. also known as reissued B/L.

Original B/L: The part of the B/L set that has value, especially when negotiable; rest of set are only informational file copies. Abbreviated as OBL.

A spar extending forward from the stem.

A partition separating one part of a ship, freight car, aircraft or truck from another part.

A piece of wood or other material placed at the side of cargo to prevent rolling or moving sideways.

A sea anchor contrived to keep a vessel's head to the wind and sea.

The space below decks utilized for the stowage of cargo and stores.

A pirate's flag carrying the skull and cross-bones.

Filter parts that provide protection and support for the filter media.

Individual employed in a port to load and unload ships.

Harbor with piers or docks.- Left side of a ship when facing forward.- Opening in a ship's side for handling freight.

The red and green running lights, carried on the port and starboard sides respectively, of vessels under-way.

To put in place.

The angle to the horizontal at which a vessel rides.

The flat circular piece secured on the top of the mast.

To make fast; safe; the completion of a drill or exercise on board ship.