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

When all the sails are shaking.

The small triangular space found at the intersection of lines of position on a chart when a ship's position is determined by taking three bearings.

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

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).

A small tapering flag, which can be used for identification or communication.

Costs that vary directly with the level of activity within a short time. Examples include costs of moving cargo inland on trains or trucks, stevedoring in some ports, and short-term equipment leases. For business analysis, all costs are either defined as ...

Sea water used for ballast, let into the double bottom, or into a water-ballast tank, or trimming tanks.

A naval rank next below that of lieutenant-commander, which is next below that of captain (the equivalent of commander).

Open Shelter Deck ship.

The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

United Nations EDI for Administration, Commerce and Transport. EDI Standards are developed and supported by the UN for electronic message (data) interchange on an international level.

A boat that has rolled so that she is lying on her side or even rolled completely over (can be caused by a sudden gust or squall). A boat with appropriate ballast should right herself after being knocked down.

The Captain of a vessel. Highest officer aboard ship. Oversees all ship operations. Keeps ships records. Handles accounting and bookkeeping. Takes command of vessel in inclement weather and in crowded or narrow waters. Handles communications.

A warning from aloft (heads up).

Pressure dew point temperature (

To watch a vessel at anchor at the turn of tides, and cast her by the helm, and some sail if necessary, so as to keep turns out of her cables.

Equipment used for serving meals.