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The rod connecting the disc to the lever on a valve.

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A vertical post extending above the deck for securing mooring lines

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A severe type of food poisoning caused by eating contaminated fish

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That part of the water which is diverted from the main stream of a current and as a result flows in the opposite direction.

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A written contract between the owner of a vessel and the person desiring to employ the vessel (charterer); sets forth the terms of the arrangement such as duration of agreement, freight rate and ports involved in the trip.

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An anchor which has become entangled with some object on the bottom, or, on weighing, has it's rode or chain wound around its stock or flukes.

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Length of chain used for putting around logs or steel products.

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A marine hardware store.

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Seller is responsible for goods and preparation of export documentation until actually placed aboard the vessel.

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In maritime warfare, a declaration published by a power forbidding sea-borne trade with an enemy.

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A low vertical lip or raised section around the edge of a cockpit, hatch, etc. to prevent water on deck from running below.

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An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

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Wind coming from the south.

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CNG

ACRONYM - Compressed natural gas, primarily methane.

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The internal duct and filter medium support

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A line drawn on a chart, as a result of a bearing, along which the boat is positioned

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Specially designed for the transport of chemicals.

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A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

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The anti-corrosive paint used on and above the waterline.

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