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API

American Petroleum Institute.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

The direction and speed of the wind as it appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the boat's movement through the water.

A rudder, keel, centerboard, or skeg.

Determination of the dutiable value of imported merchandise by a Customs official who follows procedures outlined in their country's tariff, such as the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930.

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

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

A device invented by Captain Jacques Cousteau in 1943 to enable a diver to operate underwater independent from an air supply from the surface.

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

Slang expression to indicate that a ship was not fitted with any mechanical aids, and that all the work of the ship had to be done with the strong arms of the crew.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship's articles, shipping articles.

Disciplinary code in which maritime crimes and punishments are specified.

Running a compressed air system at a higher than needed pressure.

An aid to taking as astronomical sight with a sextant when the sea horizon is obscured through haze, fog, or darkness.

Construction made by placing several platform flats end to end in a ship.

American Shipbrokers Association