Length of chain used for putting around logs or steel products.

An additional duty imposed to offset export grants, bounties or subsidies paid to foreign suppliers in certain countries by the government of that country for the purpose of promoting export.

On a square-rigged ship, the yards are square by the braces when they are at right angles to the fore-and-aft lines of the ship.

The spiral grooves between the strands of rope after it has been laid up.

A flag signaling that a ship is about to sail and that all should report on board. It is International Code Flag "P".

A "C" shaped fitting which can be slipped over the boom, for example, when the sail has been roller reefed to allow the boom vang to be reattached.

The act of supporting anything by propping or shoring it up.

Fast boat used for passenger and cargo traffic in fairly sheltered waters.

Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country.

(1) A small coastal inlet generally protected from the worst of the prevailing winds. (2) A thin, hollowed line cut along a yacht's sheer below deck level and traditionally gilded.

Finely-divided water swept from crest of waves by strong winds.

The process of declaring the importation of foreign-made goods into the United States for use in the United States.

Cost of goods, marine insurance and all transportation (freight) charges are paid to the foreign point of delivery by the seller.

A traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to a ship's crew. In sailing ship days the main brace was spliced (in terms of drink) in very bad weather or after a period of severe exertion by the crew.

Small line consisting of several loosely twisted yarns.

The difference in pressure between any two points of a system or component.

A device for mounting cylinders.

In a wheel, such as a steering wheel, a spoke is a rod that extends from the hub outwards to the rim.

Amends the Act of 1984 to provide for confidential service contracts and other items.

Openings in a ship's hull for ventilation, light and other purposes.