A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...

The extreme deck fore and aft measurement of a vessel.

Cargo discharged in excess of the quantity on the manifest.

To charge more than the proper amount according to the published rates.

Dangerously steep and breaking seas due to opposing currents and wind in a shallow area.

The projection of the stern beyond the sternpost and of the bow beyond the stem.

The area of the bow or stern projecting above and beyond a perpendicular from the water line at stem or stern.

Get gear in condition for use; to separate the blocks of a tackle to lengthen the fall (ready for use again).

Nautical equivalent of ceiling

Cargo more than eight feet high which thus cannot fit into a standard container.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on an extended shaft of the driver.

A term stated on the bills of lading offering lower shipping rates to importers east of the Rockies, provided merchandise from the Far East comes in through the West Coast ports. OCP rates were established by U.S. West Coast steamship companies in conjunc ...

The distance the bow of a boat is forward of another's stern

The permitted increase in pressure developed after the valve has opened. Usually expressed in percentage, ie.; 3% accumulation (A.S.M.E. Code, Section I). Flows through safety/relief valves are officially determined at these overpressure conditions.

Sailing beyond a racing mark or buoy whereby you sail a greater distance

Passing another vessel.

Said of a vessel when she is passing or overtaking another vessel.

A situation where there are too many ships generally or in a particular trade for the level of available cargoes.

Shipowner. The formal owner of a ship. Although more and more he does not invest much money himself, but get a loan from financial institutions who trust his management. On some small ships the owner can be the captain. This was regularly the case in Gree ...

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.