The turning of the blade of an oar from the vertical to the horizontal while it is being taken aback for the next stroke. This reduces the windage on the blade thus reducing the effort expended.

A written receipt in full, in discharge from all claims.

Calculation of a loss by an average adjuster.

A string of vessels which makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.

In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern.

Allows equipment and supplies arriving at one port to be loaded on a vessel, aircraft, etc., for its exclusive use and to be exported from the same port.

Large and long-winged seabird of the southern hemisphere capable of long flights. It was believed among seamen that albatrosses embodied the souls of dead sailors, and it was considered unlucky to kill one.

A type of compression where no heat is transferred to or from the gas during the compression process.

The part of the boat behind the beam.

A place not suitable for anchoring.

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.

Lines on the Earths surface joining point where there is no magnetic variation.

Stands for "Immediate Exit." In the U.S., Customs IE Form is used when goods are brought into the U.S. and are to be immediately re-exported without being transported within the U.S.

An elastomeric bellow with specially designed metal end closures used in place of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

One of the 3 possible distances:The max height from the water line to the topmost of a ship,The clearance between the topmost point and a bridge over a river,The max height from the water line to the top of the hatch coamings.

An adsorption type desiccant.

Ad valorem.

The farthest aft.

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same. Floating level (no list).