To haul in.

Filled with water but afloat.

Stemming the tide or sea means to head the vessel's bow directly into the current or waves. Overcome adverse circumstances.

Thin strips of wood put around the hatches, to keep the tarpaulin down. Also put upon rigging to keep it from chafing. A large batten widened at the end, and put upon rigging, is called a scotchman.

Sailing beyond a racing mark or buoy whereby you sail a greater distance

To turn the boat away from the wind. also Fall Off.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Distribution pressure (headers).

Abbreviation for "Less than Container Load." The quantity of freight which is less than that required for the application of a container load rate. Loose Freight.

The last buoy as a boat heads to sea.

The first plank on the outer hull of a wooden vessel next to the keel. In steel ships, the plating next to the keel, or what is known as strake A.

Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

To make secure

A mallet used for passing serving around a line.

Measure of alkalinity or acidity in water and water containing fluids. Can be used to determine the corrosion inhibiting characteristic in water based fluids. Typically, pH > 8.0 is required to inhibit corrosion of iron and ferrous alloys in water based f ...

Carefully (watch what you're doing).

Energy terms

Letters, numbers, and other symbols placed on cargo packages to facilitate identification. Also known as marks.

The conversion of mechanical, electrical or magnetic energy into heat.

Freight charges paid by the consignor (shipper) prior to the release of the bills of lading by the carrier.

Unlicensed members of the engine department who attend to a fully automated engine room.