A measurement. The international unit of energy. One joule is equal to one WATT - second or 0.737 foot pounds.

A nautical guy, often a negative connotation.

Moving belt which brings a continuous supply of buckets loaded with bulk commodities.

Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

A consolidation service, putting small shipments into containers for shipment.

Nickname for a dinghy

A development of the carrack, with the high forecastle eliminated.

Old sailor's term for a flat calm with no wind.

In a manner, or fashion, befitting a seaman.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

The shape or design of a sail.

A boat with one hull.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

Synonymous for all practical purposes with "Intermodal."

A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.