A set of wheels that support the front of a container; used when the automotive unit is disconnected.

A tariff imposed to discourage sale of foreign goods, subsidized to sell at low prices detrimental to local manufacturers.

An ornamental knot to provide a stopper on the end of a line.

A mast that is in place is stepped.

Transportation from one city to another as differentiated from local switching service.

Tanks carried in various parts of a ship for water ballast, for stability and to make the ship seaworthy.

A short period at the turn of the tide. The time between flood and ebb tides when there is no current flow.

A cargo movement in which the water carrier provides a through service between an inland point and the port of load/discharge. The carrier is responsible for cargo and costs from origin on to destination. Also known as IPI or Through Service.

The structure on deck where the donkey engine is located.

Successive shipments are permitted under letters of credit. Usually they must take place within a given period of time.

There is no such thing on a boat! See Fender.

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

Abbreviation for "Destination Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at destination, except a DRFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

Leave the vessel.

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.

Small pump for shower drainage

Speed or velocity of current (2) The leeway, or movement of the boat, when not under power, or when being pushed sideways while under power

A structure of wooden or metal supports that make up the mounting for a ship's engine.

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

The operation of rinsing out a cask to prepare it for new contents. Casks were once the primary means of carrying on board the necessary water and victuals.