The curved part of a ship's hull where the side and the flat bottom meet.

(1) The edge where the deck joins the hull; top edge of bulwarks. (2) The railing around the deck.

A group of points to which rates are made the same as or in relation to rates to other points in group.

Where the water and sky or ground and sky appear to intersect.

A ring-shaped fitting into which the rudder pintle is inserted which allows the rudder to pivot.

Vessel moves to a new area for a new season.

A large, flat bottomed boat used to carry the mud from a dredge.

(1) A line by which the end of a spar is hoisted or lowered. (2) A line that holds up the boom when it is not being used. (3) A line from the upper mast which controls the height of the spinnaker pole.

Amount of time for a compressor to complete one cycle.

One which blows across a boat's side

see Watch

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

The direction of an object (with reference to you, your ship, another object).

A number system used to describe wind forces and sea conditions from 0 for a flat calm to 12 for a hurricane

To approach something from upwind

The riding lights required to be carried by vessels at anchor.

A gas produced by many fruits and vegetables that accelerates the ripening and aging processes.

Anchor cable is caught around the fluke or an object is caught around the anchor .

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.