Port where cargo is discharged from means of transport.

TRADES Foreign-to-foreign trade carried by ships from a nation other than the two trading nations.

A compartment where the crew lives.

A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment. It includes rates of pay and capacity of each crewman, the date of commencement of the voyage and its duration.

A vertical longitudinal center line section of a vessel.

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

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

A filter element so full of contaminants that no longer can pass rated flow without excessive pressure differential.

A change in the wind direction.

A liquid piston compressor is a rotary compressor in which a vaned rotor revolves in an elliptical casing, with the rotor spaces sealed by a ring of liquid rotating with it inside the casing.

An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

A large net with its mouth held open, towed by a trawler along the bottom to catch bottom fish.

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

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

A void or empty space separating two or more compartments for the purpose of insulation, or to prevent the liquid contents of one compartment from entering another in case of a leak.

A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.

The Roman god of the sea, associated with Salacia, the goddess of Salt Water.

All countries require that the importer make a declaration on incoming foreign goods. The importer then normally pays a duty on the imported merchandise. The importer's statement is compared against the carrier's vessel manifest to ensure that all foreign ...

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

A term used to cover all of the anchor gear.