Introduction to a Charter Party

A sleeping berth or bed.

To stop the running out of a line by taking a turn around a cleat, piling, etc.; to suddenly stop or secure a line. A ship with too much way can be snubbed by letting an anchor go.

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

A boat selling supplies, provisions, and articles to ships.

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

(1) Generally something wrong or difficult (2) To be tangled (line) or in turmoil (air); to entangle or obstruct (3) In racing, a rules infraction

A unit used to measure the barometric pressure of the atmosphere. 1 millibar equals 0.03 inches of mercury.

Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.

Person who decoys a seaman from his ship and gains money by robbing and, or, forcing him on board another vessel in want of men.

A watertight covering, usually small, that may be removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed.

A language of "dots" and "dashes" used to send messages, either sound using radio waves, or light using a searchlight or Aldis lamp.

The rules concerning which vessel has the right of way if there is a possibility of collision between two or more boats; written to prevent accidents and collisions; includes right of way, lights, pennants, and whistle signals

Pull the sail in by pulling on the sheet.

To subject petroleum oil to heat for breaking down into lighter products.

Person authorized by transportation lines to publish tariffs or rates, rules, and regulations for their account.

Clearance by the Health Authorities.

A bunk which runs under the cockpit

The space between any decks.