The outside plating of a vessel.

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship.

Person who assists in saving life or property from a vessel wrecked near the coast. Often applied to a small boat that lies in narrow waters ready to wait on a vessel, if required.

A control line that adjusts tension along the foot of the sail, pulling the clew away from the tack; used to maintain proper sail shape.

devoid of water.

Are load carrying machine elements permitting some degree of motion in which the lubricant is air or some other gas.

A concrete foundation with lateral supports which rests upon a number of steel springs. Designed to deal with disturbing frequencies in vibration isolation

Vessel said to be "on her beam ends" when she is lying over so much that her deck beams are nearly vertical.

A sailor's carving or etching on bones, teeth, tusks or shells.

On the land or aground.

To put a narrow piece of canvas around it after it has been wormed, and before it has been served.

Speed Over Ground, speed relative to bottom.

A logistical management system which integrates the sequence of activities from delivery of raw materials to the manufacturer through to delivery of the finished product to the customer into measurable components. "Just in Time" is a typical value-added e ...

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

A knot used to temporarily shorten a line.

Merchant seaman's name for his bed or mattress.

Invisible waves in the electromagnetic spectrum that are used to communicate (radio) - and navigate (radar).

A shortening of the term, "Roll On/Roll Off." A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.

A line or wire from the mast to the bow or stern of a ship, for support of the mast; rigging used to support the mast from forward or aft.

A rudder, keel, centerboard, or skeg.