A stream of vapor, gas or liquid coming out fast from a narrow orifice.

Assault upon a seaman, by Master, while at sea.

A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel.

That part of a shaft or axle that rotates or angularly oscillates in or against a bearing or about which a bearing rotates or angularly oscillates.

A pilot with a license stating that they are qualified to guide vessels in a particular area.

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

Arrival at land

Metal strip and lead fastener used for locking freight car or truck doors. Seals are numbered for record purposes.

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

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Female).

Owners or operators of vessels providing transportation to shippers. The term is also used to refer to the vessels.

The length of the boat at the waterline.

A stationary vessel carrying a light used for navigation, serving the same purpose as a lighthouse.

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.

Cotton yarn used for cleaning purposes.

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

Combination minimum pressure valve and check valve.

To heave in until the vessel is riding nearly over her anchor.

Front of a container or trailer - opposite the tail.

Structural pieces running fore and aft between the beams.