To fill the seams of a vessel with pitch.

A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

A topsail on the main mast.

Abbreviation for "Over, Short or Damaged" Usually discovered at cargo unloading.

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

A floating log

A U.S. Customs program wherein at least two designated Customs ports will enter cargo that arrives at either port without the necessity of an in-bound document.

The actual temperature of a moving gas stream. It is the temperature indicated by a thermometer moving in the stream with the same velocity as the stream.

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.

Completely filled with water.

To make life onboard for the crew as uncomfortable as possible, by keeping them at work at all hours, often unnecessarily.

An angle piece fitted over the edge of boxes, crates, bundles and other packages to prevent the pressure from metal bands or other types from cutting into the package.

The height of the decks, below decks.

Heatless reactivated dryer. By means of expanding cold dry air to near atmospheric pressure inside the regeneration tower, the dryer air picks up moisture from the saturated desiccant bed and is then purged to atmosphere.

Canvas, wood or rope used over the side to protect a vessel from chafing when alongside another vessel or a dock.

A small vessel fitted for towing.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

Method of producing a chart in which the parallels of latitude and the meridians of longitude intersect each other at right angles.

A short length of line, usually braided or marled, used to temporarily bind the anchor cable to the messenger when the anchor is weighed by hand around the capstan.