An opening in a ship's deck for the loading and discharging of any kind of cargo.

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

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

See Ship's Port Agent

A pump which is used to deliver air to the aquarium. The pump pushes air through silicon tubing and to air stones or other aquatic decor. They are also an essential for UGF's (undergravel filters). An air stone is placed in each clear tube. When the air b ...

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

The motion of air relative to a body in it.

To tie something with a line; to secure

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

International Labor Organization; Based in Geneva, it is one of the oldest components of the UN system of specialized agencies and has been involved over the years in appraising and seeking to improve and regulate conditions for seafarers. In its unusual ...

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness,Response and Co-operation, IMO

The distance between the water level at chart datum and an overhead obstacle such as a bridge or power line.

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

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

An international goods classification system for describing cargo in international trade under a single commodity-coding scheme. Developed under the auspices of the Customs Cooperations Council (CCC), an international Customs organization in Brussels, thi ...

Bareboat (Method of chartering of the ship leaving the charterer with almost all the responsibilities of the owner.)

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

An entry that allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be exported from the same port without the payment of duty.

To bring a sailing vessel head to the wind or as close to it as possible in high seas, maintaining a slight forward motion.

Insufficient number of crew; shorthanded.