Specially designed for the transport of chemicals.

A deck dryer composed of a flat piece of wood shod with rubber, and a handle. Stanchions

Someone who thinks money is to be made in the market by doing exactly the opposite of what the.

Froth of sea foam.

The anti-corrosive paint used on and above the waterline.

A business person who specialises in turning round companies in deep trouble.

Flapping (of sails)

Blowdown.

ACRONYM - Compressed natural gas, primarily methane.

A vessel's station bill showing duties of crew.

The operation of secretly bringing goods into a country to avoid paying duty on the goods. Also applies to illicit goods.

A materials handling/storage facility used for completely unitized loads in containers and/or empty containers. Commonly referred to as CY.

Any rope or line.

block

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

Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country.

A non-profit entity that represents the interests of a number of shippers. The main focus of shippers associations is to pool the cargo volumes of members to leverage the most favorable service contract rate levels.

A small round platform, smaller than a Crow's Nest, which was placed at the top of the mast to provide a greater range of vision from a ship at sea.

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

Seller is responsible for goods and preparation of export documentation until actually placed aboard the vessel.