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

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

Old nickname for a second mate.

Error that can be introduced when not reading an instrument, such as a compass, directly from its front, due to the separation of the indicator and the scale being read.

A complete listing of all cargo entering the country of discharge. Required at all world ports and is the primary source of cargo control, against which duty is assessed by the receiving country.

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

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

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

Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

Removal of worn or damaged gear and the fitting of new gear in replacement.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.

Old and experienced seaman.

Limber hole of a ship.

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.

To make headway when there is no apparent wind.

Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used

To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

Abbreviation for (1) "Interstate Commerce Commission," (2) "International Chamber of Commerce."