Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed

The part of the upper deck which is abaft the mainmast, or in that general location of a ship without one. The quarterdeck was normally reserved for officers.

A wind coming from the east.

Rules for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many countries. See Terms of Payment.

An air flow caused by a fan that draws air through the heat exchanger core in a uniform pattern to dissipate the sensible heat.

A piece of trim, usually wood, used to cover and often decorate a portion of the boat, i.e., caprail.

In sailing, to be lifted by a wind shift that allows your boat to be lifted closer to the wind where by it allows you to sail a shorter distance to the next mark, buoy or finish line

On square-rigged ships, the blocks attached to those yards on which studdingsails were set.

A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.

To break loose from a mooring, anchor or docking.

A small free-moving submersible designed for exploring the ocean depths.

Broadly, insurance covering loss or damage of goods at sea. Marine insurance typically compensates the owner of merchandise for losses sustained from fire, shipwreck, etc., but excludes losses that can be recovered from the carrier.

A vessel discharges part of its cargo at anchor into a lighter to reduce the vessel's draft so it can then get alongside a pier.

A party named in an instrument as the beneficiary of the funds. Under letters of credit, the payee is either the drawer of the draft or a bank.

An order to cease (stop).

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

Finite Element Analysis.

Secure hatches and loose objects both within the hull and on deck.

Nautical name for an anchor. Originally, was a stone used as an anchor.

A depth measuring device.