Short ton

A bow pivot line used in docking and undocking, or a dock line leading aft from the bow to prevent the boat from moving forward while made fast to a dock or pier.

Anything that is straightforward and easy.

A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

Legendary opportunists who lured vessels onto shoals during nights when there was no moonlight to illuminate the coastline.

Cabin; sleeping compartment.

Blower.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.

Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the bow of the ship.

A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

Goods which have been prohibited from entering a belligerent state by the declaration of a blockade.

In spray painting applications, air trapped in a paint film caused by poor atomization during spraying.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

A short, confused sea.

Shortening of the old term "boatswain," an unlicensed member of the crew who supervises the work of the deck men under direction of the first mate.

An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available ...

Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.