(1) To bind a line with marline, cord, twine, wire, or other "small stuff" to prevent accidental opening or unraveling (2) To freeze up, as a valve.

A docking line going at approximately a right angle from the boat to the dock, preventing movement away from the dock.

A wharf licensed and attended by Customs authorities.

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure in inches or millibars of mercury

The line to which a vessel is submerged with a full cargo on board.

Abbreviation for "Please Authorize Delivery Against Guarantee." A request from the consignee to the shipper to allow the carrier or agent to release cargo against a guarantee, either bank or personal. Made when the consignee is unable to produce original ...

The opening up the back (aft) edge of the mast in which the mainsail luff rope slides when it is hoisted. Some masts have an external sail track.

To transfer containers from one ship to another when both vessels are controlled by the same network (carrier) manager.

National Fluid Power Association.

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

Usually refers to intracity hauling on drays or trucks.

The command given to inform the crew that the helm is being turned quickly to leeward, turning the boat windward

To charge more than the proper amount according to the published rates.

a wind coming from the northeast

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

Is the weight of a given volume of gas, usually expressed in lb / cu ft at SPT condition.

Person given a passage in one of H.M. ships; usually on compassionate grounds.

The recognized abbreviation for the International Chamber of Commerce Terms of Sale. These terms were last amended, effective July 1, 1990.

A curved inlet section on an impeller.

Drydocking, beaching, or careening a vessel and carefully examining the bottom with a view to ascertaining any damage it may have.