To gain hydrodynamic lift, causing the boat to lift, rising slightly out of the water so that it is gliding over the water rather than plowing through it, reaching speeds in excess of those normally associated with its waterline length.

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 weather prediction.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

The highest temperature at which well-defined liquid and vapor states exist.

When a container or vessel has reached its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit.

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.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

An imaginary sphere surrounding the globe that contains the sun, moon, stars and planets.

A legal paper or license of a boat or its captain.

Path through open water used for commercial vessel passage and so noted on chart

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

A navigable route on a waterway, usually marked by buoys. Channels are deep enough for ships or boats to navigate without running aground.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

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