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

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

A strong vertical post used to attach lines for towing or mooring.

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

An itemized list of goods shipped to a buyer, stating quantities, prices, shipping charges, etc.

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond through the U.S. to be exported from another port, without paying duty.

An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

(1) A small wooden cask in which grog was carried. (2) A type of marine steam reciprocating engine where two engines were used together on the same propeller shaft.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

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

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

Sailor slang for marriage.

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

A metal pin by which the plating and other parts of iron and steel vessels are joined. Rivets are known by their heads, such as: Flush, pan, snap, plug, tap, countersunk, mushroom, and swollen neck.

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

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.