Horizontally mounted block used to re-direct a line on deck.

To take in, or lower a sail. To put out a light. To cover with water.

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

A document issued by the carrier based on the bill of lading and other information; used to account for a shipment operationally, statistically, and financially. An Invoice.

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

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

The carrier issuing transportation documents or publishing a tariff.

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

Pounds per square inch, differential.

An electrical discharge caused by certain atmospheric conditions, which takes place around the rigging. Known by many other names, it was regarded by many superstitious seamen as a favorable omen, foretelling the end of stormy weather. And others believed ...

British standard pipe parallel.

A fix taken by taking bearings of a single object over a period of time. By using the vessel's known course and speed, the location of the vessel can be found.

The practice of obtaining a crew by means of force. Crews were hard to get for long voyages, and when the unwilling shipmate regained consciousness, he found himself bound for some remote port, such as Shanghai. One who is forced to do something against h ...

Loose ends of line left hanging over a ship's side.

The man stationed aloft or in the bows for observing and reporting objects seen.

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

Small sea that rises just above bows or gunwale.

A laborer who works at loading and discharging cargo.

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

A set of four twistable bayonet type shear keys used as part of a spreader to pick up a container or as part of a chassis to secure the containers.