A letter of credit that requires the beneficiary to present only a draft or a receipt for specified funds before receiving payment.

Half of a sphere. On the globe hemispheres are used to describe the halves of the earth north or south of the equator.

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

The overlapping of wooden planks, used to form the outer surface of a boat's hull.

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.

The amount of work done on or by a system is equal to the amount of energy transferred to or from the system.

To remain nearly alongside another vessel.

To continue sailing under the same canvas despite the worsening of the wind.

An officer who attends to the berthing, etc., of ships in a harbor.

Pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.

To wrap a small line around another.

Ropes used for hoisting gaffs and sails, and signal flags.

The planning and implementation of strategies designed to encourage consumers to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, change the time of usage, or promote the use of different energy source.

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

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

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

(1) Order to men at the mast to extend themselves at intervals along a yard. (2) To keep a vessel at a certain place until a specified time has elapsed.

To ease out or slacken a line, chain or cable or let it run in a controlled manner.

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

A mallet used for passing serving around a line.