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

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.

Used to denote movements of cargo containers interchangeably between transport modes, i.e., motor, water, and air carriers, and where the equipment is compatible within the multiple systems.

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

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

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

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

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

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

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.

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

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 ...

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.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.