The principal vertical timber in a ship's bow.

A recess into the keel or a framework fixed to the keelson in which the mast is placed

Erecting the mast on the boat. The Mast Step is a fitting which supports the bottom end of the mast at the deck or keel.

A mast that is in place is stepped.

Free from living organisms and especially micro-organisms. Usually used in food and dairy applications.

(Noun) The upright post or bar of the bow of a vessel.

The back (aftermost) part of a boat.

The after part of the vessel (back of).

An anchor carried at the stern.

Progress backwards.

A line running from the stern of the boat to a dock or pier when moored.

(1) A large casting shaped to allow the propeller blades to revolve. The rudder is fitted on the after post. (2) The principal vertical timber in a ship's stern, upon which the rudder is fastened.

A sturdy railing or elevated guard rail around the deck at the stern. also known as Pushpit

The bearing which supports the propeller shaft where it emerges from the ship.

Individual or firm that employs longshoremen and who contracts to load or unload the ship.

One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

A professional cargo loader and unloader.

Clean galley and mess halls, set tables, prepare salads, clean living quarters.

The quality of a vessel which enables it to carry a great deal of sail without lying over-much on her side. The opposite to crank.

Said of a boat that resists heeling, or returns quickly to the vertical when rolling in a heavy seaway.