Small masses of drift ice with waterways in which a vessel can sail.

A movement where the load initiates at an origin rail ramp and terminates at a consignee's door.

Applies to vessels, not to cargo, (0.2+0.02 log10V) where V is the volume in cubic meters of all enclosed spaces on the vessel.

A command to stop or cease immediately what one is doing.

A light spar set fore and aft on a boat, serving as a spread for the boat cover.

A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

When a vessel fills with water and sinks.

A vessel which, according to the applicable Navigation Rule, has right-of-way. Also known as the "stand on" vessel.

The angle between the sail and the apparent wind or the rudder or centerline and the water flow.

Rank intermediate between officer and rating, and in charge of ratings; more or less equivalent to the rank of sergeant.

On or near the line of immersion of a ship's hull.

(1) Generic name for a large sea-going vessel. (2) To take an object aboard, such as cargo, or water. (3) To put items such as oars on the boat when not in use.

General name for a broad, flat-bottomed boat used in transporting cargo between a vessel and the shore. The distinction between a lighter and a barge is more in the manner of use than in equipment. The term "lighter" refers to a short haul, generally in c ...

Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of lading while shipment is still in transit. Diversion has substantially the same meaning.

Originally a seaman who, not wanting to work, preferred to exist by hanging around ports and harbors and living on the charity of others. Now more generally describing any loafer around the waterfront who prefers not to work.

A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draft or bill of exchange.

A nautical version of the national flag of the country usually flown at the stern. (2) Adopted by the United States Navy in 1862, the rank of a young officer equivalent to that of midshipman. The flag carried by a ship as insignia of her nationality.

Term used in the days of sail to indicate the starboard of the two anchors carried at the bow of a ship. The anchor on the port side was known as the small bower (although they were the same size).

A course marked by buoys or ranges measuring one nautical mile. Measured miles are used to calibrate logs.