A line leading forward from the end of a mainsail boom to prevent the boom from swinging inboard while broad reaching or running. also Preventer

(1) Small boat for one or two rowers. (2) Small fishing vessel with foresail, boom mainsail, and mizzen trysail.

Abbreviation for "Cubic Meter."

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

Said to contain.

Abbreviation for "Trailer Load."

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

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Pull the sail in by pulling on the sheet.

The process of connecting a moving rail car with a motionless rail car within a rail classification yard in order to make up a train. The cars move by gravity from an incline or "hump" onto the appropriate track.

Pre-Cooling of intake air for compressors and Blowers.

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

An indication on a draft that the documents attached are to be released to the drawee only on payment.

This type of clause covers merchandise if the damage amounts to three percent or more of the insured value of the package or cargo. If the vessel burns, sinks, collides, or sinks, all losses are fully covered. In marine insurance, the word average describ ...

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

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 naval architect's drawings of a ship showing the various sections.

Cargo shipped in loose condition and of a homogeneous nature.Cargoes that are shipped unpackaged either dry, such as grain and ore, or liquid, such as petroleum products. Bulk service generally is not provided on a regularly scheduled basis, but rather as ...

Cargo-securing devices mounted in the floor of containers; allow lashing and securing of cargo.

To stop the running out of a line by taking a turn around a cleat, piling, etc.; to suddenly stop or secure a line. A ship with too much way can be snubbed by letting an anchor go.