Lie at anchor

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

A blend of gases tailored to replace the normal atmosphere within a container.

The method by which a racing yacht may object to the actions of a rival on the basis of a breach of the racing rules. A protest committee will hear both sides, and if the protest is upheld, the offending yacht may be penalized.

Procedure where carrier tests the temperature of the internal flesh of refrigerated commodities to assure that the temperature at time of shipment conforms to prescribed temperature ranges.

A very high wind. Also called "Snotter"

The same as FOB named inland carrier, except the buyer pays the transportation charge and the seller reduces the invoice by a like amount.

The total pressure measured from absolute zero ( i.e., from an absolute vacuum).

The forward part of a boat's main deck.

Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement reciprocating compressors.

To place pieces of dunnage in between pieces of cargo in order to prevent shifting of the cargo.

A reference book named after the original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. Updated versions contain tables and other information useful for navigation.

A government office where duties are paid, import documents filed, etc., on foreign shipments.

Light rope secured to a buoy to hold vessel while stronger moorings are attached.

Is another term for saturated vapor pressure.

Windward side of a vessel.

To take down a sail quickly; the entire action of getting a sail out of the wind and furling it.

A waybill covering two or more consignments of freight.