The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

Here are a few old superstitions of seamen: (1) When a ship was launched or about to sail on a long voyage, a libation was offered to the gods of the sea by pouring wine upon the deck so that good fortune would accompany the ship. (2) Flowers carried on b ...

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

The forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail

A line running from the stern of the boat to a dock or pier when moored.

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

A container insulated on the walls, roof, floor, and doors, to reduce the effect of external temperatures on the cargo.

Chest, or compartment, in which is stowed clothing for issue to crew.

The principal vertical timber in a ship's bow.

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

The speed and direction of the wind felt or measured when stationary. The motion of a boat will cause the wind to appear to be coming at a different direction and speed, which is known as apparent wind

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

That amount of time that a carrier's equipment may be used without incurring additional charges. (See Storage, Demurrage or Per Diem.)

Mobile truck equipment with the capacity for lifting a container within its own framework.

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.

A squadron of small ships.

Certificate given to a ship arriving from a foreign port, by the port's health officer, indicating that there are no cases of disease aboard the ship and the health of all on board is good.

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

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

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