The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

A line secured along the deck to lay hold of in heavy weather; a line thrown on board a wreck by life-saving crew; a knotted line secured to the span between life-boat davits for the use of the crew when hoisting and lowering

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

(Compressors/Gas Turbines) Is an alarm system that has maybe 3 sensors connected to it and it will require minimum of 2 of the 3 to alarm before the alarm will act. There is a controller connected that does the logic decision based on set parameters.

Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

On the lee side of an object, protected from the wind.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

Inlet butterfly valve. These are fitted on the inlet of most types of compressor and the valve opens and closes to throttle the air flow. However, the term IBV is usually associated with turbo compressors.

The line that controls the angle of the mainsail in its relation to the wind.

See Ship's Port Agent

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.

A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement