The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

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.

A change in the wind direction.

ANSI specification for a Compressed air supply source that meets OSHA specification # 1910.134(i)(1)(ii)requirements for breathing air.

The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.

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

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)

Shallow keels, usually placed in conjunction with or in place of a center keel. Attached to each side of a vessel, they provide lateral resistance and stability, as well as support the weight of the hull of the ship on the ways when launching, or when in ...

The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

During the operation of tacking, the moment when a sailing vessel is head to the wind and hanging there, with her head not paying off on the opposite tack. Such a vessel is said to be "in stays" or "in irons".

The space between the two sides of the shell of a block in which the sheave is fitted.

To abandon a ship at sea; to place people in a ship's boat or raft and leave them.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

ACRONYM - Canadian Standards Association

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.