Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

The theoretical speed that a boat can travel without planing, based on the shape of its hull This speed is 1.34 times the length of a boat at its waterline. Also known as hull speed.

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

freezing of a piston ring in its groove in a piston engine or reciprocating compressor due to heavy deposits in the piston ring zone.

Without sufficient crew.

A draft payable upon presentation to the drawee.

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

Timber placed across the floor of the cargo hold to protect it from damage.

An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers

Contracts with berth CIP. NOR can be given when within commercial limits of the port

Snappy, seamanlike; a smart ship is an efficient one.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

The number of revolutions per minute of the compressor shaft.

To go onboard, to go into a ship, or to gain access to a vessel.

A clumsy and unskilled man.

A boat with one hull.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.

A small wooden box, with lock and key, in which seamen keep sentimental valuables, stationery, and sundry small stores.