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

Charge made for local hauling by dray or truck. Same as Cartage.

Accumulation of foreign matter, such as mud or debris, in a cooler, pipe, or valve. In a cooler, H 2 O D P and D T will be seen to increase, as well as CTD.

A certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries; indicates that a U.S. shipment has been inspected and found free from harmful pests and plant diseases.

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

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

The forwardmost or front part of the vessel. Opposite of Stern

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

Fitted with drilling rig (oil derrick with rotary drill and a mud pumping system), drilling for petroleum.

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

Sudden and rapid flow of tide in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up in the form of a wave. also known as Eagre.

Any Boat Designed with a pointed bow and stern

Cruising in shallow water and spending the nights in coves.

The soft sandstone block sailors use to scrub the deck, so-called, because seamen were on their knees to use it.

Shell or body of a ship.

A pneumatic percussive drill designed as a boring tool.

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

A law limiting the time in which claims or suits may be instituted.

In a square rigged ship, the act of hauling the head sheets to windward and laying the head-yards flat aback in order to bring the ships head out of the wind while tacking. This is done when helm action alone is insufficient.

Place where loose or other non-containerized cargo is ungrouped for delivery.