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

The part of the boat behind the beam.

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

Refers to marine matters such as an Admiralty Court.

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

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

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

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.

Calculation of a loss by an average adjuster.

A place not suitable for anchoring.

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.

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

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.

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.

Boards fixed vertically to a boat to prevent leeway

An adsorption type desiccant.

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.

The farthest aft.

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