Blower.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.

A rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two high on specially operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multi-platform cars. Each car is comprised of 5 well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No cha ...

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

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

To take the opposite tack when sailing to windward with another yacht.

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 ...

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

Movement of crest of a progressive wave. Can also refer to radio waves.

Synonymous for all practical purposes with "Intermodal."

The operation of tarring and blacking the rigging or hull to act as a preservative against the action of salt water. the best mixture was said to be coal tar, vegetable tar, and salt water boiled together and laid on hot.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

A development of the carrack, with the high forecastle eliminated.

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

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.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

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.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

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

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones