An electronic communications or direction finding system which uses Very High Frequency radio waves. VHF radios are the most common communications radio carried on boats, but their range is usually limited to line of sight between the transmitting and rec ...

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

A line secured along the deck to lay hold of in heavy weather; a line thrown on board a wreck by life-saving crew; a knotted line secured to the span between life-boat davits for the use of the crew when hoisting and lowering

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

On the lee side of an object, protected from the wind.

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

See Ship's Port Agent

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

The line that controls the angle of the mainsail in its relation to the wind.

Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the stern of the ship.

For gauging purposes a transverse section including all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal buklheads.

U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.

To tie something with a line; to secure