A forceful resistance to recognized authority. A refusal to obey a legal order of a superior officer is also considered mutiny.

The act of striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

A steam boiler on a ship deck used to supply steam to deck machinery when the main boilers are shut down.

A triangular topsail set above the mainsail in a gaff-rigged vessel.

Cubic capacity of a vessels holds to carry packaged dry cargo such as bales/pallets.

Abbreviation for "Destination Delivery Charge." A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This charge covers crane lifts off the vessel, draya ...

Above the upper deck (above).

A river, canal or other body of water that boats can travel on.

A line rove through a single block secured aloft.

(1) As a command, it means to go in the direction indicated, e.g., "Lay foward" (go up) or "Lay alow!" (come down). (2) Of a line or rope, it refers to the direction in which the strands are twisted. (3) Lay the course: able to fetch a given point when cl ...

Altitude

The error in a compass reading caused by the heel of a boat.

A receptacle which serves to store compressed air for heavy demands in excess of compressor capacity.

A landing wharf or pier; a dike at a river s mouth.

Small bulldozer used to go over bulk cargoes.

To drive before a gale, with no sail, or only enough to keep the vessel ahead of the sea. Also, low, thin clouds that fly swiftly before the wind.

Abbreviation for "Just In Time." In this method of inventory control, warehousing is minimal or nonexistent; the container is the movable warehouse and must arrive "just in time;" not too early nor too late.

The quantity of goods that may be imported without restriction during a set period of time.

(1) Describing a boat that lacks stability. (2) A small dinghy or launch used to transport crew and equipment from shore to a larger boat (3) One who serves as a precautionary standby, such as a line tender

Close beside a ship, wharf or jetty.