(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

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

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 method of removing heat from the flowing medium by circulation of a coolant in passages built into the diaphragm.

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

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

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.

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

Small marlinespike.

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.

Sailing with the wind coming from the port side, with the boom on the starboard side.

Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

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 ...

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

A structure erected to display a characteristic light as a warning of danger at sea and as an aid to navigation.

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

Effective June 18, 1984, describes the law covering water transportation in the U.S. foreign trade.

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

Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.