The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

A letter of credit forwarded to the beneficiary by the advising bank without engagement on the part of the advising bank.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

A letter of credit that allows the beneficiary to transfer in whole or in part to another beneficiary any amount which, in aggregate, of such transfers does not exceed the amount of the credit. Used by middlemen.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

To stop, especially to stop work.

The top of the mast

Limber hole of a ship.

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

To let go.

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

A rope passed round a man in the chains, while sounding.

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

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.

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

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

The strongest part of a vessel's side, to which the beams, knees, and foot-hooks are bolted. The part between the water's edge and the bulwarks.

Land