Abbreviation for "Beneficial Cargo Owner." Refers to the importer of record, who physically takes possession of cargo at destination and does not act as a third party in the movement of such goods.

States that the pressure of a gas, at constant volume, varies directly with the absolute temperature.

Alongside of. Side by side. Side by side ; by the side of.

A notched support for the boom when the sail is not raised. Unlike a gallows frame, a crutch is stowed when boat is sailing.

A method to trap liquids or gases by causing them to penetrate into the absorbent material.

A component made up of a cylinder barrel, end covers, a piston rod, a steel or stainless steel piston. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

Reinforced cringles or thimbles in the sail designed to hold the reefing lines when reefing the sail.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on an extended shaft of the driver.

When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.

On the deck (not over it - see ALOFT)

A term for stowing cargo in a container.

The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form.

An old maritime expression meaning "immediately", as "let go amain" (drop the anchor at once!).

(1) An old term to denote a lazy sailor who is of little use on the ship. (2) Damaged goods, especially provisions.

Any small enclosed space in which unwanted items are stowed when clearing up decks.

In the direction of the vessel's head. Wind ahead is from the direction toward which the vessel's head points. In a forward direction.

A term of measure referring to 42 gallons of liquid at 60o F.

Seaman's call to attract attention.

The owners of a ship are entitled to payment as freight for merchandise returned through the fault of either the consignees or the consignors. Such payment, which is over and above the normal freight, is called backfreight.

Bunker adjustment factor