The short aftermost raised deck of a vessel.

A partial deck at the stern above the main deck, derived from the Latin "puppio" for the sacred deck where the "pupi" or doll images of the deities were kept.

A rail surrounding the poop deck.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

An opening in a ship's side, such as an air port, or cargo port.

A short, confused sea.

A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of gas.

Harbor with piers or docks.- Left side of a ship when facing forward.- Opening in a ship's side for handling freight.

The left side of the ship.

Contracts with berth CIP. NOR can be given when within commercial limits of the port

Country, island or territory the vessel visits.

Port where a ship discharges or receives traffic.

Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country.

Place where cargo is loaded and leaves a country.

The left side of a vessel when looking forward.

Sailing with the wind coming from the port side, with the boom on the starboard side.

Openings in a ship's hull for ventilation, light and other purposes.

The Greek god of the sea.

elegant, luxurious. Originally an acronym for Port Over Starboard Home. Created by British travelers to India or Australia, describing the preferred accommodations aboard ship, which lessened effects of the tropical sun on the cabins during the voyage.

A line drawn on a chart, as a result of a bearing, along which the boat is positioned