Federal Maritime Commission. The U.S. Governmental regulatory body responsible for administering maritime affairs including the tariff system, Freight Forwarder Licensing, enforcing the conditions of the Shipping Act and approving conference or other carr ...

A group of vessel operators joined together for the purpose of establishing freight rates.

Thin sheets of copper applied to the hull of a wooden ship below the waterline to prevent the toredo worm eating the planks, and also to limit the growth of weed, barnacles or other marine life.

T/C remuneration

Logistics Over The Shore.

A manmade structure, in or around a harbor, designed to break the force of the sea, thus providing shelter.

(1) Shallow water. (2) An underwater sand bar or hill that has its top near the surface.

To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

A piece of wood fitted in various places to act as a preventative to chafe.

Any system, usually block & tackle or hydraulic, used to hold the boom down. This is useful for maintaining proper sail shape by exerting a downward pull on the boom, particularly when running or on a broad reach.

Calling names of the points of the compass in order.

Micrometer or one millionth of a meter; micron is sometimes represented in filtration by the Greek letter

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

A call on the bo'sun's pipe at night for the hands to turn in, for silence in the messdecks, and for lights to be extinguished. Also a term used by a sailor to another to make them stop talking.

A port designated by the government of a country for duty-free entry of any non-prohibited goods. Merchandise may be stored, displayed, used for manufacturing, etc., within the zone and re-exported without duties.

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

Compartment in the hold of a containership into which a shipping container fits exactly.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

The tallest mast; the forward mast of a yawl or ketch; the mast furthest aft on a schooner

The navigable water to leeward of a vessel.