An L/C guaranteed by both the issuing and advising banks of payment so long as seller's documents are in order, and the L/C terms are met. Only applied to irrevocable L/C's. The confirming bank assumes the credit risk of the issuing bank.

Sort of large pulley with sheave and steel block found on a derrick

To temporarily sew the ends of two ropes together for rendering through a block. Also to grip together parts of a fall to prevent running out. To marry strands to prepare for splicing.

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

An absolute temperature scale. ((

A reversible propeller mounted in a tunnel running through the ship/s hull to give movement athwart-ships.

In railcar or container shipments, the weight of the empty railcar or empty container.

Cargo moving under Customs control where duty has not yet been paid.

A gigantic sea animal.

A passenger or cargo-carrying ship which is operated between scheduled, advertised ports of loading and discharge on a regular basis.

Type of mobile crane found on a truck.

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

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

A writ issued by a court; requires that specific things be done.

The last buoy as a boat heads to sea.

A device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life preserver, life vest, PFD or personal floatation device.

Master of a sea-going vessel. Certificated officer competent and qualified to be master of a sea-going vessel.

A plot of expected operating characteristics (e.g.., discharge pressure versus inlet capacity, shaft horsepower versus inlet capacity).

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

Small boat similar to and including jetskis