A large body of fish.

A non-profit entity that represents the interests of a number of shippers. The main focus of shippers associations is to pool the cargo volumes of members to leverage the most favorable service contract rate levels.

Small line consisting of several loosely twisted yarns.

In a wheel, such as a steering wheel, a spoke is a rod that extends from the hub outwards to the rim.

An articulated five-platform railcar. Used where height and weight restrictions limit the use of stack cars. It holds five 40-foot containers or combinations of 40- and 20-foot containers.

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

Abnormal, rapid reciprocating movement of the disc on the seat of a pressure relief valve.

Is the volume of a given weight of gas, usually expressed as cu ft/lb as SPT conditions.

ISO.

A boom on a jib or staysail.

Openings in a ship's hull for ventilation, light and other purposes.

Same as two blocks.

A small round platform, smaller than a Crow's Nest, which was placed at the top of the mast to provide a greater range of vision from a ship at sea.

An articulated five-platform rail car that allows containers to be double stacked. A typical stack car holds ten 40-foot equivalent units (FEU's).

A term for a circular plank edgewise, to work in the bows of a vessel.

A combination of one or more blocks and the associated tackle necessary to give a mechanical advantage. Useful for lifting heavy loads.

(1) A small coastal inlet generally protected from the worst of the prevailing winds. (2) A thin, hollowed line cut along a yacht's sheer below deck level and traditionally gilded.

Amends the Act of 1984 to provide for confidential service contracts and other items.

A pair of vertical wooden or iron heads on board ship, used for securing mooring or towing lines. Similar to dock bollards.

On a square-rigged ship, the yards are square by the braces when they are at right angles to the fore-and-aft lines of the ship.