Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

The average level of the oceans, used when finding water depths or land elevations.

A sprocket wheel on the windlass for taking links of the chain cable.

Wind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails

A condition where the particles (dust) becomes embedded in the fabric filter over time and are not removed by the bag cleaning process.

The ability of a boat to keep from being moved sideways by the wind. Keels, daggerboards, centerboards, and leeboards are all used to improve a boat's lateral resistance.

Warehouse Withdrawal for Transportation Immediate Exportation.Allows merchandise that has been withdrawn from a bonded warehouse at one U.S. port to be exported from the same port exported without paying duty.

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

A platform with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a lift truck.

Freight that has not been called for or picked up by the consignee or owner.

Annual publication of astronomical data for the use of navigators.

A call requesting direction in answer to the report of a lookout that an object has been sighted.

A small wooden, metal or plastic insertion at the head of a mainsail.

A wooden bar which may be shipped in the capstan head for heaving around by hand (to heave up anchor or heavy objects by manpower).

The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

Light, bulky articles.

Equipment used for serving meals.

Boards used to close the companionway.

A line used for suspending articles.

(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...