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.

A "C" shaped fitting which can be slipped over the boom, for example, when the sail has been roller reefed to allow the boom vang to be reattached.

Finely-divided water swept from crest of waves by strong winds.

The spiral grooves between the strands of rope after it has been laid up.

The difference in pressure between any two points of a system or component.

A metal plate, strap, or rod bolted to the hull structure to which the lower ends of shrouds and stays are attached

A general nautical term for Canadians, but more especially for Nova Scotian sailing ships and men.

The act of supporting anything by propping or shoring it up.

(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.

A device for mounting cylinders.

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.

A document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country, to verify the value, quantity and nature of the cargo.

A flag signaling that a ship is about to sail and that all should report on board. It is International Code Flag "P".

A traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to a ship's crew. In sailing ship days the main brace was spliced (in terms of drink) in very bad weather or after a period of severe exertion by the crew.

States that the volume of a gas, at constant pressure, varies directly with the absolute temperature.

Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country.

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

The process of declaring the importation of foreign-made goods into the United States for use in the United States.

Fast boat used for passenger and cargo traffic in fairly sheltered waters.