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

Placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.

An act beyond human control, such as lightning, flood or earthquake. – An unpredictable situation which is beyond the power of man. A natural event, not preventable by any human power, such as flood, storms, or lighting usually quoted as “force majeure” ...

The title of a commander of a fleet or a subdivision of it.

In the direction of the vessel's head. Wind ahead is from the direction toward which the vessel's head points. In a forward direction.

A term from Latin meaning, "according to value."

To remove the ballast from the a ship.

The reply to an officer's order signifying that he is understood and will be obeyed (I understand).

A letter of credit that contains a limited engagement clause which states that the issuing bank promises to pay the beneficiary upon presentation of the required documents at its counters or the counters of the named bank.

A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often enclosed and, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading.

The act if striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

To hold the mainsail or jib off to the side to cause the wind to blow onto the backside of the sail, used to slow a boat

Bunker adjustment factor

A time draft (or bill of exchange) that the drawee (payer) has accepted and is unconditionally obligated to pay at maturity.- Broadly speaking, any agreement to purchase goods under specified terms.

Seaman's call to attract attention.

That time during which weather that prevents working shall not count as laytime

The total pressure measured from absolute zero ( i.e., from an absolute vacuum).

Compartment in the stern of a vessel used for storage; a storage space below the deck in the cockpit.

A pallet so designed that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from two sides only.

a filter medium primarily intended to hold soluble and insoluble contaminants on its surface by molecular adhesion.