A short, confused sea.

Loaded containers moving within the railroad system that are not clearly identified on any internally generated reports.

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

Old sailor's term for a flat calm with no wind.

(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.

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

An unhandy seaman.

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 ...

Moving belt which brings a continuous supply of buckets loaded with bulk commodities.

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

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.

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

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.

Trailer on which shipping containers are carried when moved by road.

Small marlinespike.

An acid carbonate.

A load sufficient in size to fill a container either by cubic measurement or by weight.

A stationary passage surrounding an impeller, in which velocity pressure imparted to the flow medium by the impeller is converted into static pressure.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

See Terms of Sale.