(1) As a command, it means to go in the direction indicated, e.g., "Lay foward" (go up) or "Lay alow!" (come down). (2) Of a line or rope, it refers to the direction in which the strands are twisted. (3) Lay the course: able to fetch a given point when cl ...

A river, canal or other body of water that boats can travel on.

A forceful resistance to recognized authority. A refusal to obey a legal order of a superior officer is also considered mutiny.

Altitude

Resting on the surface of the water.

The act of striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

A receptacle which serves to store compressed air for heavy demands in excess of compressor capacity.

A type of filter capacity test in which a clogging contaminant is added to the influent of a filter, under specified test conditions, to produce a given rise in pressure drop across the filter or until a specified reduction of flow is reached. Filter life ...

A landing wharf or pier; a dike at a river s mouth.

To sail large, with wind about four points abaft beam.

Sequence of letters and numbers, unique to each ship by which ships can be identified.

Close beside a ship, wharf or jetty.

Abbreviation for "Destination Delivery Charge." A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This charge covers crane lifts off the vessel, draya ...

Sailing close-hauled

Abbreviation for "Just In Time." In this method of inventory control, warehousing is minimal or nonexistent; the container is the movable warehouse and must arrive "just in time;" not too early nor too late.

The angular distance North or South of the equator, measured from the center of the earth. It thus corresponds to latitude on the earths surface.

Cubic capacity of a vessels holds to carry packaged dry cargo such as bales/pallets.

(1) Describing a boat that lacks stability. (2) A small dinghy or launch used to transport crew and equipment from shore to a larger boat (3) One who serves as a precautionary standby, such as a line tender

A line on the compass aligned with the centerline of the vessel that indicates the vessel's compass heading. Since it points to the vessel's bow, it enables a course to be steered by bringing the lubber's line to the point on the compass card which indica ...

To cast overboard or off. To discard something as unwanted or burdensome. Goods or equipment may be jettisoned to lighten a ship in danger.