Steering; keeping the ship on the course given (no lazy steering).

Landfall. To reach shore.

To leak; take in water.

Moving through the water.

A carrier giving a customer illegal preference to attract cargo. This can take the form of a money refund (rebate); using lower figures than actual for the assessment of freight charges (undercubing); misdeclaration of the commodity shipped to allow the a ...

Ropes hung and used for assistance in ascending and descending.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

An inspection cover or port in an air receiver tank.

A writ issued by a court; requires that specific things be done.

A hole in a tank, boiler or compartment on a ship, designed to allow the passage of a man for examination, cleaning, and repairs.

An opening into a tank or compartment designed to admit a man.

Before the introduction of man-made fibers, much of the rope used at sea was made from manila. Made from the fibers of banana plants in the Philippines, manila did not rot when it was exposed to seawater.

Rope made from the fibers of the abaca plant.

The most common type of sail used today, a triangle-shaped mainsail defined by the mast and one horizontal boom perpendicular to the mast.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

Broadly, insurance covering loss or damage of goods at sea. Marine insurance typically compensates the owner of merchandise for losses sustained from fire, shipwreck, etc., but excludes losses that can be recovered from the carrier.

In general, a person employed in a sea-going vessel. In some cases, applied to a seaman who works on deck.

Business pertaining to commerce or navigation transacted upon the sea or in seaports in such matters as the court of admiralty has jurisdiction.

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

Letters, numbers, and other symbols placed on cargo packages to facilitate identification. Also known as marks.