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

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

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

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

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

The bearing of a celestial body from an observer's position.

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.

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.

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

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

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

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.

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

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

A place not suitable for anchoring.

The part of the boat behind the beam.

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

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

Heavy roll to leeward with a beam wind.