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

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

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

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

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

The officer in charge of the watch.

Of, relating to, or using air. Moved by air pressure. Filled with compressed air.

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

Progress backwards.

A pneumatic percussive drill designed as a boring tool.

Let the sail out by easing the sheet.

Temporarily placed longitudinal bulkheads used to prevent bulk cargo from shifting.

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

The same as FOB named inland carrier, except the seller pays the freight charges of the inland carrier.

The maximum power required by a given compressor when operating at a (1) constant discharge pressure with variable intake pressure, or (2) constant intake pressure with variable discharge pressure.

Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

An expression of surprise or unbelief, as when a ship strikes a rock or shoal so hard that her timbers shiver.

a filter medium that retains contaminants primarily within tortuous passages.

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 ...

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