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

A conduit for disposing of refuse-especially that the ship/s galley.

A display of national colors at all mastheads and the array of signal flags from bow to stern over the masthead (for special occasions and holidays).

Abbreviation for "Gross Vehicle Weight." The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

Ocean vessels constructed with heavy-duty submersible hydraulic lift or elevator system at the stern of the vessel. The Sea-Bee system facilitates forward transfer and positioning of barges. Sea-Bee barges are larger than LASH barges. The Sea-Bee system i ...

Electrical power converter; converts square-wave DC current to sine-wave AC current

Analog

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

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

A paint applied to the boat's bottom below the waterline which contains "poisons", such as copper, to inhibit the growth of marine life such as weeds or barnacles.

A strong pair of iron, steel or wooden posts on a ship's deck, around which ropes or cables are wound and held fast.

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.

Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

A figure marked on the side of merchant vessels to indicate allowed loading depths. Named after Samuel Plimsoll, English Member of Parliament and maritime reformer.

An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

The bearing surrounding the propeller shaft where it exits the hull.

Filtering device used to remove the solid debris from the cooling water.

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

To intercept the wind. A vessel or highland to windward is said to becalm another. So one sail becalms another.

Part of a ship/s side projecting upwards along the line of the weather deck or uppermost deck.