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.

Hard surfaced area of the quay on which shipping containers are assembled before loading.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

A fitting around the propeller shaft to keep the bearing lubricated and to keep water out of the boat.

American Standards Committee X12 responsible for developing EDI standards for the United States.

Shipped under rate that includes cost from end of ship's tackle at load port to end of ship's tackle at discharge port.

A slang term for an open-top trailer or container with a tarpaulin cover.

Marks of identification.

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship.

Towards the sides of the vessel (with reference to the centerline).

Stemming the tide or sea means to head the vessel's bow directly into the current or waves. Overcome adverse circumstances.

To sail a boat closer to the wind - to steer closer to the wind, usually by pulling in on the sheets

To move cargo from one place to another.

Government officials responsible for regulating goods, services and supplies into a country.

Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.

Differences between the compass reading and an actual magnetic direction caused by magnetic forces in the vicinity of the compass, which are usually the result of masses of metal, speaker magnets, etc. (2) Vessel departure from specified voyage course.

The volume of a substance passing a point per unit time (e.g., meters per second, gallons per hour, etc.).

A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

(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.

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