Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

Is a process taking place under constant volume. To raise the pressure from state 1 to state 2, heat must be added. The pressure change is proportional to the change in temperature.

Shallow keels, usually placed in conjunction with or in place of a center keel. Attached to each side of a vessel, they provide lateral resistance and stability, as well as support the weight of the hull of the ship on the ways when launching, or when in ...

A flat bottomed, blunt nosed dinghy (or small boat).

A painted stripe along the waterline delineating the topside from the bottom paint

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.

A certificate issued as a result of an examination of competency and experience. Some refer to their USCG license as their ticket

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

Water which runs down and collects in the bilges of a ship and usually becomes foul and noxious.

The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

The mark stencilled in and painted on a ship's side, designated by a circle and horizontal lines to mark the highest permissible load water lines under different conditions.

ANSI specification for a Compressed air supply source that meets OSHA specification # 1910.134(i)(1)(ii)requirements for breathing air.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

A valve which connects the high pressure side of a compressed air system to the suction side and is adjusted so as to maintain a specific pressure on the suction side by controlled bleeding of hot gas to the suction side.

To calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and recording the times of these sighting ...

A tall cone shaped navigational buoy.

Former name for the equipment of a vessel, and included the personnel.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)