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

To push a sail out so that the wind fills the opposite side, thus slowing the boat down.

Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery.

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.

Refers to marine matters such as an Admiralty Court.

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.

A member of the steward's department who served meals to officers and crew.

A place not suitable for anchoring.

The farthest aft.

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

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.

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.

Calculation of a loss by an average adjuster.

Boards fixed vertically to a boat to prevent leeway

In square-rigged vessels, short lines at the lower end of the futtock shrouds used to bring in the shrouds tighter to give room to brace the yards at a sharper angle when sailing close hauled.

Ad valorem.

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

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 adsorption type desiccant.

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