A flat bottomed, blunt nosed dinghy (or small boat).

A term which describes the rising of warm air above cold air when two air masses of different temperatures, humidity and pressure meet.

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 heavy longitudinal timber placed over the keel in a ship's stern through which the propeller shaft passes.

Cycles per minute - a unit of measure of the frequency of any vibration.

The difference between the maximum extended height and the compressed height of an air actuator.

To transfer goods from one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another.

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.

That amount of time that a carrier's equipment may be used without incurring additional charges. (See Storage, Demurrage or Per Diem.)

A platform and protective coaming setting high up on a mast, to accommodate the look-out aloft while the ship is at sea.

Alert (pep it up!).

Abbreviation for "Master Container Freight Station." See CFS.

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.

The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

Where the engines of a ship are confined.

Former name for the equipment of a vessel, and included the personnel.

Sailor slang for marriage.

A device for separating solids or suspended particles in the air before they enter the air intake of the compressor and reduce intake noise as on reciprocating compressors through a silencing chamber in the filter housing.

A device used to keep a line from slipping, such as a jamcleat.