To bind with small rope.

The offer of goods for transportation or the offer to place cars or containers for loading or unloading.

Abbreviation for "Twenty foot Equivalent Unit."

The top of the capstan.

The bearing of an object 180 degrees from ahead (behind).

ACRONYM - Atmospheres absolute. It is the weight of the column of air existing above the earths surface at 45

A rope eye for the hook of a block. A rope grommet used in place of a rowlock. Also, a small piece of rope with an eye in each end to hold the feet of a sprit to the mast. In general any small rope or strap used as a handle.

To make fast as to a pin or cleat. To rescind an order (tie up).

A vessel's place at anchor or at a dock. Seaman's assignment.

An upright, wooden or iron post to which hawsers or mooring lines may be secured.

To unload and distribute a portion or all of the contents of a rail car, container, or trailer. - Loose, non-containerized cargo.

A wooden float placed between a vessel and a dock acting as a fender.

A rope securing pieces together.

Rope made from the fibers of the abaca plant.

The frame on the keelson of boat (does not apply on ships) to which the heel of a mast is fitted.

To slack out a line made fast on board (let it out slowly).

That portion of a vessel's side near the stern.

Capable of putting to sea and able to meet sea conditions.

The gutter at the sides of a ship's deck to carry off water.

Removal of all traces of a cargo from the tanks of a tanker normally by means of high pressure water jets.