Abbreviation for "Cubic Meter."

A white light, usually on the masthead, visible from all directions, used to indicate that a vessel is anchored.

The act of the U.S. Congress (1916) that created the U.S. Shipping Board to develop water transportation, operate the merchant ships owned by the government, and regulate the water carriers engaged in commerce under the flag of the United States. As of Ju ...

Wind-bound. When a vessel is kept in port by a head wind.

The rules concerning which vessel has the right of way if there is a possibility of collision between two or more boats; written to prevent accidents and collisions; includes right of way, lights, pennants, and whistle signals

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

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.

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

A hitch used to join two ropes. It can be used between lines of different diameters.

A book with a record of every occurrence and incident concerning the ship.

Costs that do not vary with the level of activity. Some fixed costs continue even if no cargo is carried. Terminal leases, rent and property taxes are fixed costs.

That geographical belt located approximately in 40 degrees south latitude in which are encountered the prevailing or stormy westerlies.

Metal or plastic pieces attached to a sail's luff that slide in a mast track to allow easy hoisting of the sail.

The bottom of a wave, the valley between the crests.

A draft to which no documents are attached.

Abbreviation for "Subject to Particular Average." See also Particular Average.

A boat selling supplies, provisions, and articles to ships.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

A familiar dish at sea before refrigeration was available. It was a stew of salt meat, broken biscuit, potatoes, onions and available spices.