Tank,one of which is situated at each side of the top part of the hold of a bulk carrier.

A charge made for a service performed in a carrier's terminal area.

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

Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

Sails that are not properly arranged for the point of sail that the boat is on. The sails may be luffing or have improper sail shape, or the boat may be heeling too much. These conditions will slow the boat down.

The ratio of the vapor pressure to the saturated vapor pressure at the temperature considered.

The point where the bottom and the sides of a ship join.

An order to commence ship's work.

To sail closer to the wind than another boat on the same tack.

The top of the mast

An unauthoritative story (a tall story).

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

To make headway when there is no apparent wind.

Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

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To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Old and experienced seaman.