The operation of pressing oakum into a seam as a temporary measure until the seam can be properly caulked.

The direction of a ship's heading as read on a compass. The compass course has added the magnetic deviation and the magnetic variation to the true course.

A rating who tends to the pumps of an oil tanker.

Referring to the lines of a vessel's hull when they give a a fine and unobstructed run from bow to stern so that she moves through the water smoothly.

Order to take off a damaged part of a vessel, to restore it to its proper shape and condition, and to replace it in position.

Price includes commission as well as CIF.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

The ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute inlet pressure.

Food.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

a filter intended to prevent only large particles from entering a component immediately downstream.

A windlass is a winch-like device used to assist in the raising of the anchor.

An expansion joint designed to take up thermal expansion.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were received in "apparent good order and condition," without damage or other irregularities. If no notation or exception is made, the B/L is assumed to be "cleaned." ...

Navigating near the coast, allowing one to find one's position by use of landmarks and other references.

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. A mixture of individual gases. The gaseous mixture surrounding the earth..

The naval rank next below that of Captain.

See "Brokerage"

A clause in a Bill of lading which specifies the least charge that the carrier will make for issuing a lading. The charge may be a definite sum or the current charge per ton for any specified quantity.