A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the U.S. Government.

Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

Removal of a shipment from a vessel.

A certificate issued by an independent agent or firm attesting to the quality and/or quantity of the merchandise being shipped. Such a certificate is usually required in a letter of credit for commodity shipments.

A preparatory order (wait

An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

The tallest mast; the forward mast of a yawl or ketch; the mast furthest aft on a schooner

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.

A sea with waves approaching from the stern of the boat; a sea in which the waves are moving in the same direction as the vessel

On wooden vessels, the frames or ribs of a ship, connected to the keel, which give shape and strength to the ship's hull.

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

A form used to acknowledge receipt of cargo and often serves as basis for preparation of the ocean bill of lading.

That part of the total stroke which can be utilized repeatedly in actuator applications. It is measured starting at the compressed height and is the difference between the compressed height and the actuator height limit.

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

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

A small boat with the mast stepped far forward, carrying a single sail

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.

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

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

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.