SOnar Navigation and Ranging - A device which emits pulses of high frequency sound which are reflected by any solid object they encounter. The time from the emission of the pulse and the arrival of its returning echo is measured, giving a range to the obj ...

Shipper's communication(s) to its agent and/or directly to the international water-carrier. Instructions may be varied, e.g., specific details/clauses to be printed on the B/L, directions for cargo pickup and delivery.

A piece of wood fitted in various places to act as a preventative to chafe.

A sea running in a direction contrary to the wind, which can be confused and dangerous.

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

Brass work, polished (also varnished wood work in yachts).

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

To bring a sailing vessel to a stop with her sails still set. This can be accomplished on a square rigged ship by bracing the yards aback on her foremast; on fore-and-aft rigged boats it is done by bringing her head into the wind so that the sails are no ...

A large body of water taken aboard (ship a sea).

A recess into the keel or a framework fixed to the keelson in which the mast is placed

Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

An all around white light displayed at night by a ship when she is anchored.

Two lines spliced together to form an eye.

A tall buoy used as a navigational aid.

Stationed near an offshore in-stallation, responsible for evacuating its crew in emergencies. Also performs continuous guard function, warning other vessels to keep their distance from installations, etc.

An announced warning of an approach of a storm.

Small horizontal spars extending athwartships from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of these "spreaders", enabling the shrouds to better support the 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.

- A hitch used for bending a line to a spar, which if tied properly, won't slip. The end of the line is passed around the spar and then passed a second time around so it rides over the standing part. Then it is carried across and up through the bight.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature. It is the highest vapor pressure that the liquid can exert.