Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

Articles which are taken apart to reduce the cubic footage displaced or to make a better shipping unit and are to be re-assembled.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

Straps to hook your feet under in cockpit when hiking out.

(1) The points of the jaws of a boom or gaff where they embrace the mast. (2) The outer ends of the crosstrees.

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

A support wire running from the upper part of the mast to the bow of the boat designed to pull the mast forward. A forestay that attaches slightly below the top of the mast can be used to help control the bend of the mast. The most forward stay on the boa ...

Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

2,204.6 pounds or 1,000 kilograms.

The person or company who is usually the supplier or owner of commodities shipped. Also called Consignor.

The frames or timbers of a ship as they rise from the keel to form the shape of the hull.

The latest time cargo may be delivered to a terminal for loading to a scheduled train or ship.

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels

(1) The land in general, but usually refers to that part adjacent to the water. (2) A timber used in damage control to brace bulkheads and decks. (3) One of the many wooden props by which the ribs or frames of a vessel are externally supported while build ...

Heavy-duty wire used to lower heavy instruments overboard from the trawl winch.

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 Marine insurance term to refer to partial loss on an individual shipment from one of the perils insured against, regardless of the balance of the cargo. Particularaverage insurance can usually be obtained, but the loss must be in excess of a certain per ...