Knees placed in the forward part of a vessel, across the stem, to unite the bows on each side. (See PLATE 3.)

The space provided for stowage of provisions or other materials.

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

The carrier issuing transportation documents or publishing a tariff.

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

A frame that supports a boat when she's hauled out of the water onto shore.

A mast that is in place is stepped.

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

Small sea that rises just above bows or gunwale.

In the middle portion of the boat - Roughly halfway between a ship's stem and stern, and where the beam usually is the widest.

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

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

A rate published on traffic moving from an interior point to a port for transshipment to a foreign country.

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.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.

Through transportation of a container and its contents from consignor to consignee. Also known as House to House. Not necessarily a through rate.

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 ...

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.

To steer the boat more into the wind, thereby causing the sails to flap or luff.

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