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.

A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

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

Stowing cargo destined for a specific location close together to avoid unnecessary cargo movement.

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

Instructions given by a shipper to a bank indicating that documents transferring title to goods should be delivered to the buyer only upon the buyer's acceptance of the attached draft.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

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

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

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

A pallet designed so that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from all four sides. See Fork lift.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

A port free of customs duty and most customs regulations.

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.

A measurement. Parts per billion

Abbreviation for "Trailer Load."

Tanks carried in various parts of a ship for water ballast, for stability and to make the ship seaworthy.

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

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