To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.

States that equal volumes of all gases under the same conditions of pressure and temperature contain the same number of molecules.

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.

Carries supplies to drilling units or installations during field de-velopment or production.

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

The warehouse or public stores to which samples of imported goods are taken to be inspected, analyzed, weighed, etc. by examiners or appraisers.

A contract for leasing between the ship owners and the lessee. It would state, e.g., the duration of the lease in years or voyages.

A dinghy or raft that can be inflated for use or deflated for easy stowage.

Old name for bunting from which signal and other flags were made.

The direction at right angles to a ship's heading or the line of her keel

A disturbance of surface water by conflicting current or by winds.

Said of a vessel when the depth of water can be measured by the lead (within the 100 fathom curve).

Vessel moves to a new area for a new season.

Percentage of freight payable to broker (by owners in c/p's) or applicable to sale or purchase.

Amount of unused space in a ship or a hold by virtue of the irregular shape of the cargo.

A vessel is in soundings when she is in sufficiently shallow water for soundings to be made and used as an aid in the vessel's navigation.

A book containing the official record of a ship's activities together with remarks concerning the state of the weather, etc.

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

Machines in which the compressing element is a piston having a reciprocating motion in a cylinder.

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