An announced warning of an approach of a storm.

The distance between frames.

The short aftermost raised deck of a vessel.

A dock line leading forward or aft, to prevent a vessel from moving ahead or astern. The after bow spring line is attached near the bow and runs aft, where it is attached to the dock. The forward quarter spring line is attached to the quarter of the boat, ...

Damage Free Car. Boxcars equipped with special bracing material.

In spray painting applications, a sealed paint cup with a paint gun which puts a measured amount of air pressure into it. This then forces the paint to the gun for atomization.

A device actuated by inlet static pressure and designed to open during an emergency or abnormal condition to prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value.

A compartment on or near the bridge of a ship that contains the steering wheel and other controls, compass, charts, navigating equipment and means of communicating with the engine room and other parts of the ship. Also known as wheelhouse

The headings of a sailboat in relation to the wind, i.e., upwind, close reach, reach, broad reach, downwind.

Sufficient movement through the water to allow the boat to be controlled and steered by the rudder.

To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind.

A schooner with a square rigged sail on the forward mast.

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

Is a process taking place without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

A hard-chined dinghy with flared sides, considered a useful weight-carrying work boat.

A storage tank where sewage is stored until it can be removed to a treatment facility.

A thick serge jacket worn by seamen while keeping watch at night or in stormy weather.

Prepare for going to sea, extra lashing on all movable objects.

Shippers load and count. All three clauses are used as needed on the bill of lading to exclude the carrier from liability when the cargo is loaded by the shipper.