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.

See "Overland Common Points."

Scoop like devices used to direct air into and ventilate a boat.

A structure of heavy timbers placed between ground ways and cradle to support the ship during launching.

The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit weight of a substance by one degree.

A deck dryer composed of a flat piece of wood shod with rubber, and a handle. Stanchions

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

To put out a mooring, hawser or line from a ship to a point of attachment outside her.

Steel section running along the length of each bottom edge of a shipping container giving its structural strength.

The internal duct and filter medium support

To permanently join two pieces of rope. It will not pass through a block since it increases the diameter

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

Along or around a coast.

Blowdown.

The document required by the carrier or freight forwarders to obtain (besides the data needed) authorization to issue and sign the air waybill in the name of the shipper.

The mount and housing for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.

Wind coming from the south.

A wire or rope contrivance placed around cargo and used to load or discharge it to/from a vessel.

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

ISO.