A safe distance from the shore or other hazards.

Vapour rising like steam or smoke from the sea caused by very cold air blowing over it.

A series of trials conducted by the builders during which the owner's representatives on board act in a consulting and checking capacity to determine if the vessel has met the specifications.

Document indicating the goods were loaded onboard when a document of title (b/L) is not needed. Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.

The sufficiency of a vessel in materials construction, equipment, crew and outfit for the trade in which it is employed. Any sort of disrepair to the vessel by which the cargo may suffer - overloading, untrained officers, etc., may constitute a vessel uns ...

Ocean vessels constructed with heavy-duty submersible hydraulic lift or elevator system at the stern of the vessel. The Sea-Bee system facilitates forward transfer and positioning of barges. Sea-Bee barges are larger than LASH barges. The Sea-Bee system i ...

A soft, cylindrical fabric bag for clothes and personal possessions

A through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel and the sea

One who earns his living by service at sea.

Surface on which the bearing seal rides in an oil lubricated tailshaft bearing.

Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.

On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion.

In a manner, or fashion, befitting a seaman.

All the arts and skills of boat handling, ranging from maintenence and repairs to piloting, sail handling, marlinespike work, and rigging.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Statement on the condition of the vessel. The sufficiency of a vessel in materials, construction, equipment, crew and outfit for the trade in which it is employed. Any sort of disrepair to the vessel by which the cargo may suffer, overloading, untrained o ...

The fitness of a vessel for its intended use.

A certificate issued by a classification society surveyor to allow a vessel to proceed after she has met with a mishap that may have affected its seaworthiness. It is frequently issued to enable a vessel to proceed, after temporary repairs have been effec ...

A boat or a boat's gear able to meet the usual sea conditions.

Capable of putting to sea and able to meet sea conditions.