An item such as a nail, screw, rivet or other device used to fasten objects together.

An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel, train, truck, or airplane or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel, train, truck, or airplane.

Vessel contract where charterers take over all responsibility for the operation of the vessel and expenses for a certain period of time.

An indicator that signals pressure conditions.

To fake line back and forth on deck.

(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.

Carefully (watch what you're doing).

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

After a seam is caulked, to lay over it a narrow piece of canvas and then pour on hot pitch and tar .

To make secure

The lines that lead from the clew of the jib to the cockpit and are used to control the jib.

The amount by which magnetic variation changes up or down each year in a particular area. The annual increase or decrease is printed in the compass roses on each chart and may make a significant difference over a number of years.

Numbers of large pieces of floating ice that have come together and lie more or less in contact.

A large sail that is a cross between a spinnaker and a genoa. Hoisted without a pole, the tack is attached at the bottom of the headstay.

The positioning and shape of the sails to the wind; To sheet in or out the sails for the most optimal performance and speed

To be named or to be nominated. To Be Named. Brokerage and chartering, replaces the name of the ship when it is still unknown.

To leave port.

A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.

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

A Customs document permitting the holder to temporarily carry or send merchandise into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds. Any of various Customs documents required for crossin ...