To spin out of control and capsize or nearly capsize; The turning of a boat broadside to the wind or waves, subjecting it to possible capsizing; a turning or swinging of the boat that puts the beam of the boat against the waves, creating a danger of swamp ...

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

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

In a line parallel to the ship's keel.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Term used in a voyage charter party, e.g. vessel shall proceed to Berth 2 at Falmouth.

Transportation from one city to another as differentiated from local switching service.

Covered tunnels within a ship through which the tail shafts pass.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.

Are used with ejectors to convert weight of gas and/or water vapor handled to or from equivalent air.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

A draft that matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of the draft.

Old term for waking a sailor asleep on watch by throwing a bucket of cold water over him.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

A joint Bureau of the Census' International Trade Administration form used for compiling U.S. exports. It is completed by a shipper and shows the value, weight, destination, etc., of export shipments as well as Schedule B commodity code.

Sailing term used to indicate a sailing vessel underway with no headsails set.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

A certificate issued as a result of an examination of competency and experience. Some refer to their USCG license as their ticket

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