The value of a shipment agreed upon in order to secure a specific freight rate.

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

Numerous shipments from different shippers to one consignee that are consolidated and treated as a single consignment.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

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

A curved metal spar for handling a boat or other heavy objects.

Said of a rope when it is under such tension that it is practically rigid.

Method of reeving a tackle in order to gain the maximum increase in power.

Consignments of cargo sent abroad in a ship to be sold or bartered by the master to best advantage or when the opportunity arises.

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

A light line with a weight on the end used for heaving from ship to shore (or ship to ship) when coming alongside. A heavier cable or hawser is attached which can then be hauled over using the heaving line.

Atmosphere normale de reference. The term ANR is not usually applied to cfm, it is the new European replacement for FAD and usually follows the metric measurement of air flow, such as Cu Meters per Minute

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

Also known as a preferred channel buoy. A red and green horizontally striped buoy used in the United States to mark the separation of a channel into two channels. The preferred channel is indicated by the color of the uppermost stripe. Red on top indicate ...