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

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

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

Before the introduction of man-made fibers, much of the rope used at sea was made from manila. Made from the fibers of banana plants in the Philippines, manila did not rot when it was exposed to seawater.

A rope used for towing or, mooring.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat

(1) To float a vessel off the ways in a building yard after it is completed. (2) A small boat used to ferry people to and from a larger vessel.

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

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

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

To come alongside.

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

In sailboat racing, to disturb the wind of a windward boat by positioning your boat a bit ahead and to leeward. If done correctly, the disturbed air hitting the windward boat will slow it down, leaving it at a distinct disadvantage and causing it to tack ...

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

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

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.

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).

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

The tendency of the strands of a line to fray out at the ends.

To bring to a sudden stop.