A barge which loads material dumped into it by a dredger and discharges the cargo through the bottom.

A measurement applied to filters or filter media to indicate the particle size at which suspended solids above that size will be removed.

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

Near or toward the shore

A navigational instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies

A running light allowed on some sailboats instead of the normal bow and stern lights. The tricolor light contains the red and green side lights and the white stern light in a single fitting that is attached to the top of the mast.

A draft payable on demand upon presentation.

When the two blocks of a tackle have been drawn as close together as possible.

The lower yard on a mizzen mast of a square-rigged ship.

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

Abbreviation for "Currency Adjustment Factor." A charge, expressed as a percentage of a base rate, that is applied to compensate ocean carriers of currency fluctuations.

An astray shipment (a lost shipment that is found) sent to its proper destination without additional charge.

Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

Laying up of a vessel, in a dock, for repairs.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

A line attached to the crown of an anchor and used to help free it in the event it becomes fouled.

A laborer who works at loading and discharging cargo.

An abandoned vessel at sea (a danger to navigation) or Any abandoned vessel.

Said of the anchor chain when moored and the chain does not lead clear of another chain.

Kept in a neat seaman-like manner.