A short period at the turn of the tide. The time between flood and ebb tides when there is no current flow.

Small lines used to tie the sails when they are flaked or furled.

The wooden bit in the stem of a whaling boat around which the harpoon line was controlled.

The settings on a pressure switch used to either load or unload the air compressor on a constant speed application, or start or stop the compressor on a start/stop application. The cut out pressure is also known as the maximum pressure, or the point at wh ...

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

An elevated guardrail set up at the bow of a vessel. When erected at the stern, it is called a pushpit.

The top of a wheelhouse, forecastle, etc., having the form of a turtle's back.

The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.

A paint applied to the boat's bottom below the waterline which contains "poisons", such as copper, to inhibit the growth of marine life such as weeds or barnacles.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

In a line parallel to the ship's keel.

An astray shipment (a lost shipment that is found) sent to its proper destination without additional charge.

A Latin term meaning "For the sake of form."

When a boat has two separate fins, instead of a centerboard or keel, they are referred to as bilge boards.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

A platform and protective coaming setting high up on a mast, to accommodate the look-out aloft while the ship is at sea.

A short spar under the cap of the bowsprit used for holding down a jib boom.

Lines drawn on a weather map indicating regions of equal pressure. When the lines are close together, this indicates a rapid change in air pressure, accompanied by strong winds.

A tall cone shaped navigational buoy.

The tensile or compressive loading on the crosshead assembly with compressive piston rod loading on the outward stroke and tensile piston rod loading on the inward stroke.