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

(1) A ruffle on the water indicating a breath of wind during a calm (2) A twisting hitch made in the bight of a rope to form two eyes, through which the hook of a tackle is passed for hoisting purposes.

A squadron of small ships.

The direction of an object from the observer's position.

A small, heavy triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used primarily in very strong winds.

Analog

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

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.

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

In a line parallel to the ship's keel.

Said of a vessel when water level has fallen from the level at which she would float, so she would be aground and need to wait for the next tide before re-floating. Also said of the water that has receded and caused a vessel to go aground.

A display of national colors at all mastheads and the array of signal flags from bow to stern over the masthead (for special occasions and holidays).

Putting cargo into a container.

The carrier issuing transportation documents or publishing a tariff.

A metallic pad, usually embedded in concrete, on which the compressor feet are mounted.

Filtering device used to remove the solid debris from the cooling water.

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

The tender of one lot of cargo at one time from one shipper to one consignee on one bill of lading.

(1) An engine. (2) The act of using an engine to move a boat.

A port where cargo is received by the ocean carrier and stuffed into containers but then moved to another coastal port to be waded on a vessel.