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

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

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

Location where shipment begins its movement.

As tight as can be pulled by hand.

Arrival at land

An order to cease (stop).

That part of a ship's bow where the hawse holes and hawse pipes are situated.

Machines cooled by water circulated through jackets surrounding the cylinders or casings.

Tan work shoes issued to U.S. Maritime Service trainees

Finite Element Analysis.

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

To haul in until the line has a strain upon it.

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

A lit navigational aid such as a lighthouse that can be used at night or in poor visibility.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff.- See also Detention and Per Diem.

Additional thickness of planking on a wooden ship about her waterline to give the vessel more stability.

To store a yacht away on land for the winter

Sailors' term for an old ship that needed a lot of paint and repairs.

Said of wind when exactly ahead; and of another vessel when her fore and aft line coincides with observer's line of sight.