Person who decoys a seaman from his ship and gains money by robbing and, or, forcing him on board another vessel in want of men.

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 person or firm, licensed by the treasury department of their country when required, engaged in entering and clearing goods through Customs for a client (importer).

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

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

To sail as close as possible to the wind. Some boats can point better than others, sailing closer to the wind.

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

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

Liquefied Natural Gas, or a carrier of LNG.

(1) A round eye through which a line is led, usually in order to change the direction of pull. (2) A thick piece of glass set flush in the deck to admit light below.

Wood or metal supports (Dunnage) to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting.

A small multi-pronged anchor used on dinghies and small boats. Also used to drag along the bottom to recover something that has sunk.

To lie at anchor; to ride out; to safely weather a storm whether at anchor or underway.

A block and tackle attached to the boom and the deck to prevent the main from gybing when sailing downwind

On gaff-rigged sailing vessels the luff of the mainsail is secured to the mast by wooden hoops, which slide up or down the mast as the sail is raised or lowered.

Abbreviation for "Cubic Meter."

A draft to which no documents are attached.

Pre-Cooling of intake air for compressors and Blowers.

A horizontal pole or spar attached to the mast to which the foot (lower edge) of the sail is fastened

The assembly connecting the crankcase and connecting rod to the cylinder head and piston rod for translating circular to linear motion.