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

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 day for general ship cleaning.

Abbreviation for "Not Elsewhere Specified."

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

Pressure dew point temperature (

Black diamond, ball, and cone shapes hoisted on vessels during the day to indicate restricted movement, ability, or type. For example three balls means aground.

The degree to which all the forces on a boat are symmetrical so the vessel sails with just a slight weather helm.

An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.

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 ...

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.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed for light demolition work, digging, making holes etc.

To remove or disassemble gear after it is used.

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

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

Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss to cargo and shifting responsibility for reimbursement to the insurance company.

Also VMG. Actual boat speed after adjusting for such factors as current and leeway.