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.

The time allotted to a man to stand at the helm.

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

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

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

Landfall. To reach shore.

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

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

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.

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.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

Name given to the metal point or ram fixed on the bows of old war galleys and used to pierce the hulls, and thus sink or disable enemy ships.

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 type of separator for removal of larger particles from an exhaust gas stream. Gas laden with particulates enters the cyclone and is directed to flow in a spiral causing the entrained particulates to fall out and collect at the bottom. The gas exits near ...

Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

Any small collar made with spunyarn or light line to hold something in place.

A container fitted with a solid removable roof, or with a tarpaulin roof so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top.

One who designs ships.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.