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.

To drag the bottom for an anchor. Also, large oars used in small vessels to force them ahead.

A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship.

A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation on a map.

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

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

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

Old term for waking a sailor asleep on watch by throwing a bucket of cold water over him.

A transportation line that hauls export or import traffic between ports and inland points.

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

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

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.

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

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

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

A fender made of granulated cork and covered with woven tarred stuff.

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.

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 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.