Iron or steel straps fastened diagonally across a ship's frames to make a rigid framework.

A filtering unit for vented enclosures installed to prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering the enclosure.

Maritime area usually specified by range of ports in which a vessel may operate

Laying up of a vessel, in a dock, for repairs.

When the two blocks of a tackle have been drawn as close together as possible.

Sailor's songs sung in the forecastle when the men of a watch were off duty. These were sung for entertainment, thus they were not shanties.

The place to which a shipment is consigned.- The place where carrier actually turns over cargo to consignee or his agent.

A buoy on the race course around which boats must turn.

The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

An imaginary line around the center of the earth at 0

In a line parallel to the ship's keel.

Condition that exists when the air, gas, or fluid normally passing through an element is being shunted around the element.

An extra or additional charge.

To fasten a rope securely by taking turns around a cleat or bollard.

Old legend of a Dutch skipper who, in a strong gale, swore by Donner and Blitzen that he would beat into Table Bay in spite of God's wrath. His ship foundered and he was condemned to go on sailing eternally in his attempt to reach Table Bay. There was a s ...

The mark stencilled in and painted on a ship's side, designated by a circle and horizontal lines to mark the highest permissible load water lines under different conditions.

A fishing vessel designed to tow a trawl for catching bottom fish.

The top of a wheelhouse, forecastle, etc., having the form of a turtle's back.

A single complete operation consisting of progressive phases starting and ending at the neutral position.

Abbreviation for Export-Import Bank of the United States. An independent U.S. Government Agency which facilitates exports of U.S. goods by providing loan guarantees and insurance for repayment of bank-provided export credit.