Two or more bearings are noted on the chart in order to determine the ship's position at the intersection of the two

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

On square-rigged ships, a small light square sail set above the skysail in fair weather. If the sail were triangular, it would be called a Skyscraper.

Words incorporated when signing under duress and not concurring entirely with import of document signed, and after stating grounds of non-concurrence.

To hold off a boat with a staff, boathook, long spar, etc., to prevent her from coming along too heavily. also known as Fend Off.

Polytetrafluorethylene.

To mark a course on a chart.

Sailing term used to indicate a sailing vessel underway with no headsails set.

The area of sea not under the sovereignty of nations with a seaboard.

Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

Attempting to import merchandise into a country at a price less than the fair market value, usually through subsidy by exporting country.

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.

Wooden shoulders attached below the masthead to either side of a wooden mast which originally supported the trestle trees.

Clearance by the Health Authorities.

The moisture content of air.

ACRONYM - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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

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

2,240 pounds (1016.05 kilograms)

A metal fitting on the mast that the stays attached to the mast; a fitting on the mast for securing rigging.