An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.

An organisation whose aim is to provide help for the needy. Trusts which are registered with the.

Light-weight foresail similar to a spinnaker but set without a pole.

A marine hardware store.

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 opening between the jib and the mainsail. Wind passing through this opening increases the pressure difference across the sides of the mainsail, helping to move the boat forward.

Is a positive displacement reciprocating compressor using a flexible membrane or diaphragm in place of a piston.

(cost, insurance and carriage to point of destination)This is an INCO term and explains what the price quoted represents and the responsibility of the buyer and seller in relaton to arranging for the various costs associated(e.g. insurance, freight, dutie ...

A free port in a country divorced from Customs authority but under government control. Merchandise, except that which is prohibited, may be stored in the zone without being subject to import duty regulations.

The basic unit of measurement for lumber. One board foot is equal to a oneinch board, 12 inches wide and one foot long. Thus, a board ten feet long, 12 inches wide, and one inch thick contains ten board feet.

The annual rate of interest paid by the issuer of a bond until maturity. So, for instance, a Glaxo.

A sudden squall of wind accompanied by lightning.

A wooden wedge fitting into a drainage hole in the bottom of a boat for the purpose of draining the boat when she is out of water.

To temporarily stop all movement of a line through a block by placing the hauling part across the sheave of the block. This jams the sheave and holds it tight, and a pull on the hauling part will release it.

The triangle formed by the masthead, the base of the mast at deck level, and the lower end of the headstay.

A structure of heavy timbers placed between ground ways and cradle to support the ship during launching.

Port of initial Customs entry of a vessel to any country. Also known as First Port of Call.

Is a compression in which the temperature of a gas remains constant.

See 'occupational pension.

A raised portion of the hull forward of the cockpit intended to prevent water entering.