To slack off or move off; also said of a change of direction of wind, when the wind shifts to a different direction.

To put ratlines upon rigging. It is still called rattling down, though they are now rattled up; beginning at the lowest.

A term applied to any piece of timber, with regard to its breadth and thickness, when reduced to the standard size.

A safe distance from the shore or other hazards.

A river barge designed for the carriage of liquid bulk cargoes.

The forward part of a vessel's sides (front).

The national ensign.

Freedom of movement.

This is the average level of the ocean over the entire earth., tidal fluctuation is taken into account when determining sea level.

Ship specifically designed to transport vast amounts of cargoes such as sugar, grain, wine, ore, chemicals, liquefied natural gas; coal and oil. See also LNG Carrier, Tanker, OBO Ship.

An essential document for officers and seamen as it serves an official certificate confirming sea experience in the employment for which he was engaged. DOD - Department of Defense.

Discharge of cargo from a ship.

Accommodations. Living Ccompartments

A member or members of the crew that keep watch and check to see whether the anchor is dragging and the the drift of the ship. This is prudent when anchored in heavy weather, or where wind direction may change dangerously.

Heavy weights packed in the bottom of a boat or ship to give her stability.

B/L's Type: refers to the type of B/L being issued. Some examples are: a Memo (ME), Original (OBL), Nonnegotiable, Corrected (CBL) or Amended (AM) B/L.

A document certifying that merchandise (such as of Inspection perishable goods) was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment.- The document issued by the U.S. Coast Guard certifying an American flag vessel's compliance with applicable laws and ...

Vessel used for transporting coal.

The seaman's term for one who does not go to sea.

The distance between the seat and disc seating surfaces when a valve is open.