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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

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A bunk which runs under the cockpit

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Small line used for whipping other light duties.

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The quantity of contaminant a filter element can trap and hold before the maximum allowable back pressure or delta P level is reached.

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The left side of a vessel when looking forward.

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The position of an object that lies off to one side of the vessel.

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A term indicating that a vessel is holding her own against a contrary current.

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

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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.

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STC

Said to contain.

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A watertight covering, usually small, that may be removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed.

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LLL

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Pull the sail in by pulling on the sheet.

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

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A location where one carrier delivers freight to another carrier.

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A Latin term meaning "In proportion."

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TIME

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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.

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The seller must deliver the goods to a pier and place them within reach of the ship's loading equipment. See Terms of Sale.

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