A consolidation service, putting small shipments into containers for shipment.

Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

The upper deck rail along both sides of a vessel to prevent anyone on board from falling overboard.

Projecting lugs of a stern post or rudder post on which rudder is hinged. They are bored to receive the pintles.

A ring-shaped fitting into which the rudder pintle is inserted which allows the rudder to pivot.

The portion of a valve used to guide the disc.

A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

Cruising in shallow water and spending the nights in coves.

See Gunwhale

Development of the lugsail rig where the sail is cut with a very short luff and lon leech.

A triangular piece of plate, usually fitted to distribute a strength connection between two structural members. Also loosely applied to any connecting plate.

A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.

Abbreviation for "Gross Vehicle Weight." The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover.

A windlass or capstan drum.

A large circular ocean current.

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The prefix placed before the name of a warship of the British Navy to indicate that she is Her (His) Majesty's ship.

Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a bill of lading.

Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a bill of lading

A multilateral maritime treaty adopted in 1921 (at The Hague, Netherlands). Standardizes liability of an international carrier under the Ocean B/L. Establishes a legal "floor" for B/L. See COGSA