A day for general ship cleaning.

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 ...

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

Maximum allowable working pressure. This data is found on the pressure vessel nameplate and is the maximum pressure at which the lowest set safety valve must be set (stamped).

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensed prior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are often required on the B/L.- Various types issued for export (general, validated) and import as mandated by government(s).

A mat of fibers that provide a barrier to particles entrained in the flow of air or gas.

Is a measure of resistance to deformation, or reluctance to be squeezed out a bearing. Indicates the internal friction of a fluid. Viscosity in normal lubricants is reduced as temperature increases

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

Equipment used for serving meals.

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 ...

Light, bulky articles.

An annual publication that contains tidal information and information about the position of the sun, moon, planets and stars. This information is used for celestial navigation.

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.

Member of a crew who works all day but does not keep the normal watches.

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

The carbon left after evaporating an oil under controlled conditions.

(Delivered Ex Quay, [Duty Paid]) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale which means the DDU term has been fulfilled when the goods have been available to the buyer on the quay (wharf) at the named port of destination, cleared for importation. The s ...

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

A freight booking made by a skipper or freight forwarder to serve space but not actually having a specific cargo at the time the booking is made. Carriers often overbook a vessel by 10 to 20 percent in recognition that "windy booking" cargo will not act ...

Navy term meaning Officer of the deck.