Place where a ship should report when passing i.e. when approaching a port.

The energy in foot pounds required to compress polytropically and to transfer one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.

Change from a run to a reach

A device to record temperature in a container while cargo is en route.

Time saved, reward for quick turnaround in dry cargo only.

To turn the boat head-to-wind so as to go about on the opposite tack

In general, a person employed in a sea-going vessel. In some cases, applied to a seaman who works on deck.

Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations.

A solid absorption agent used in deliquescent type dryers.

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

A charge for services performed in connection with floating elevators.- Charges assessed for the handling of grain through grain elevators.

Sailor's phrase for a seaman who has died.

A genoa jib. A large jib that overlaps the mast.

The names of battles or individual ship actions in which a warship has taken part, usually displayed in a prominent place on a ship as a source of pride in her name. Known as Battle Stars in the U.S. Navy.

Is any gas or gas mixture in which one or more of the constituents is at its saturated vapor pressure. The constituent at saturation pressure may or may not be water vapor.

A rope attached to the clew of the foresail and rove through a block on the swinging boom. Used for guying the clews out when before the wind.

A charted feature or chosen position on a chart

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast.

Customs form permitting in bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. Usually in motor carrier's possession while draying cargo.