Tool used for transferring course and bearing to and from the compass rose on a chart

Under letters of credit, one or more shipments are allowed by the phrase "partial shipments permitted."

Deeper forward (front end deepest in water).

A smooth hard wood grown in the West Indies which had many maritime uses, such as deadeyes and the sheaves of blocks. Its hardness stood up well to wear, and its smoothness allowed lines to render through easily.

The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system known as the Harmonized System.

To remove a sail.

Also known as the square knot, it is formed by two half hitches in which the ends always fall in line with the outer parts. This knot is used to loosely tie lines around the bundles of sail that are not in use after reefing.

Moving through the water.

A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

A tiller that is designed to be used in the event that wheel steering fails.

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

A gap unintentionally left uncovered while painting or varnishing.

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

Load/unload control system that tries to maximizes compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle

See Multiple Containerload Shipment.

To leak; take in water.

The Statistical Classification of Domestic and Foreign Commodities Exported from the United States.

A stay leading from one mast, such as the main mast to another, such as the mizzen mast.

Vertical distance from the keel to the uppermost deck, taken inside the ship/s plating.