Old three-masted trading vessel which was square-rigged on the fore and main masts, and lateen rigged on the mizzen mast. Similar to the Caravel, but larger and more robust.

Man or boy employed in sailing deep-water craft. Word is sometimes loosely used to include men who go to sea. Used officially to denote a seaman serving on deck.

A marine insurance policy that applies to all shipments made by an exporter over a period of time rather than to one shipment only.

U.S. Commerce Department document, "Shipper's Export Declaration."

A bun-shaped cover placed over a radar scanner to prevent risk of fouling and to protect it from the weather.

A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Surrounded by land.

An unauthoritative story (a tall story).

ACRONYM - National Pipe Thread tapered. A description of a specific pipe thread

ACRONYM - non-lubricated compressor.

A method of drying natural gas.

A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.

The dimensions of all parts which go into the construction of a ship's hull.

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

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

Order given to a boat's crew when going alongside under oars. Denotes that boat has sufficient way, and that oars are to be placed inside the boat.

Shore crane with a wide span.

Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.

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.

A compressor designed to compress air or gas without contaminating the flow with lubricating oil. Piston rings and packing are usually made of TFE-based materials or carbon or other synthetic material that operate without lubrication.