Resting on the surface of the water.

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

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

Above the upper deck (above).

Altitude

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

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

(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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

The quantity of goods that may be imported without restriction during a set period of time.

The error in a compass reading caused by the heel of a boat.

(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

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.

To drive before a gale, with no sail, or only enough to keep the vessel ahead of the sea. Also, low, thin clouds that fly swiftly before the wind.

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

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