A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

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

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.

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

Used for hoisting a topmast or topgallant mast on a square rigged ship.

Originally meant "to stow cargo". Now, means "to search a ship carefully and thoroughly".

The space between the two sides of the shell of a block in which the sheave is fitted.

The locker in which the bos'n keeps his deck gear.

An extra charge sometimes added to steamship freight rates; justified by higher fuel costs. (Also known as Fuel Adjustment Factor or FAF.)

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.

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

A rope passed around (center) a boat or other object for hanging.

An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

The posted bill showing stations of the crew at maneuvers and emergency drills.

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

Spiked pole used for propelling a barge or boat by resting its outboard end on an unyielding object.

A draft that matures on a fixed date, regardless of the time of acceptance.

A type of air circulation in a container. In top air units, air is drawn from the bottom of the container, filtered through the evaporator for cooling and then forced through the ducted passages along the top of the container. This type of airflow require ...

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.