The timber at the extreme forward part of a boat secured to the forward end of the keel.

A continuous planking or plating fitted out to and from stem to stern of a vessel's side.

A type of knot used to connect a line to a spar or another line, a sail to a spar, or a line to a sail. Also the act of using such a knot. (2) To swing your body when pulling on an oar - "bend to your oars".

The mast in the forepart of a vessel, nearest the bow.

A device or iron so shaped to grip the bottom and holds a vessel at anchor by the anchor chain.

A place suitable for anchoring.

B/L's Status: represents whether the bill of lading has been input, rated, reconciled, printed, or released to the customer.

Consolidated B/L: B/L combined or consolidated from two or more B/L's.

Long Form B/L: B/L form with all Terms & Conditions written on it. Most B/L's are short form which incorporate the long form clauses by reference.

B/L Numbers: U.S. Customs' standardized B/L numbering format to facilitate electronic communications and to make each B/L number unique.

Freight forwarder/broker compensation as specified by ocean tariff or contract.

Built-in bed aboard ship.

A guard of canvas or rope put around spars, mooring lines, or rigging to prevent them from wearing out by rubbing against something.

A drag (drogue) thrown over to keep a vessel to the wind and sea.

An old sailor.

Any ship capable of carrying different types of cargo which require different methods of handling. There are several types of ships falling into this category, for example, ships which can carry roll on/roll off cargo together with containers.

A document, issued by a shipping line to a shipper which serves as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract carriage.

Operates pumps and discharges petroleum products. Maintains and repairs all cargo handling equipment.

A series of trials conducted by the builders during which the owner's representatives on board act in a consulting and checking capacity to determine if the vessel has met the specifications.

A metal ring on a boom, pole or mast where blocks or shackles may be attached.