Shipment of goods to a foreign country.

An attachment point for another object.

A running light allowed on some sailboats instead of the normal bow and stern lights. The tricolor light contains the red and green side lights and the white stern light in a single fitting that is attached to the top of the mast.

Usually refers to a rating that applies to an article regardless of size or quantity.

On square-rigged ships, an additional sail set in good weather outside the square sails when the wind was abaft the beam.

Abbreviation for "Cubic Meter" (capital letters).

A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.

The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

The locker in which the bos'n keeps his deck gear.

To turn the boat away from the wind. Also, Fall Off. The opposite of heading up.

An additional extra tax.

Old Latin name for the south wind.

Covered tunnels within a ship through which the tail shafts pass.

A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.

Sailing in the same direction as the wind with the wind coming from the stern.

An abandoned vessel at sea (a danger to navigation) or Any abandoned vessel.

The ratio of the isothermal power consumption to shaft input.

Said of a distant ship when her hull is below horizon and her masts and upper works are visible.

Screen of cloth or other material to give the crew protection against the weather, wind and water spray.

Heavy weight,which gives a ship stability when the vessel is not carrying cargo.