Guarantee issued by a bank to a carrier to be used in lieu of lost or misplaced original negotiable bill of lading.

Away from land, toward the water.

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

When compressed air is forced through a submerged perforated hose or pipe. Some applications include; ice prevention, reduction of salt intrusion, underwater basting, pneumatic breakwaters and general mixing and agitation

Space between the floor of holds and the bottom of the ship.

Slang name for the Q Flag. Also an old term for yellow fever.

Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way.

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.

A place suitable for anchoring in relation to the wind, seas and bottom.

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat

A rope used for towing or, mooring.

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

Holes cut in a plate to make it lighter and yet not reduce its strength.

Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters.

A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

To come alongside.

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

International data interchange standards sponsored by the United Nations. See UN/EDIFACT.

To bring to a sudden stop.