A bow pivot line used in docking and undocking, or a dock line leading aft from the bow to prevent the boat from moving forward while made fast to a dock or pier.

Legendary opportunists who lured vessels onto shoals during nights when there was no moonlight to illuminate the coastline.

A small projection of land.

A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

Cabin; sleeping compartment.

In spray painting applications, air trapped in a paint film caused by poor atomization during spraying.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Short ton

Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement rotary compressors, a type of valve less displacement machine. Also referred to as "Roots blower".

Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

A short, confused sea.

A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

Machines in which compression is effected by the positive action of rotating elements.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

Systeme International. The international system of unit measurement.

To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

The portion of a safety/relief valve that surrounds the spring. The spring housing.