The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

All countries require that the importer make a declaration on incoming foreign goods. The importer then normally pays a duty on the imported merchandise. The importer's statement is compared against the carrier's vessel manifest to ensure that all foreign ...

In lore, the flag flown by a pirate ship - a white skull on a black background with crossed bones below the skull - although there is no evidence that such a flag was ever flown.

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

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

A type of flag used to identify a boater's affiliation with a yacht club or boating organization.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

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

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

Near or toward the shore

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.

A multihull with two hulls separated by a deck or crossbeams from which a trampoline is suspended; abbreviated "cat."