The tendency of the strands of a line to fray out at the ends.

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensed prior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are often required on the B/L.- Various types issued for export (general, validated) and import as mandated by government(s).

An entry that allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be exported from the same port without the payment of duty.

A mechanical cleat used to hold a line automatically. It uses two spring loaded cams that come together to clamp their teeth on the line, which is place between them.

To charge less than the proper amount.

(1) Old nickname for a sailor, who would treat his canvas coats and hats with tar as a protection against the weather. (2) The distilled residue of gum extracted from pine trees, used for preserving many things.

Maximum allowable working pressure. This data is found on the pressure vessel nameplate and is the maximum pressure at which the lowest set safety valve must be set (stamped).

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

Cargo more than eight feet high which thus cannot fit into a standard container.

Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters.

Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

To bring to a sudden stop.

A unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons through a conductor. One volt across one ohm of resistance causes a current flow of one ampere. One ampere is equal to 6.25 x 1018 electrons per second passing a set point in a circuit.

The ability of a fluid that is insoluble in water to separate from water with which it may be mixed in the form of an emulsion.

The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods in a legal sense could be said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when it comes to transporting ...

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

A timber or rib of a ship running from the keel to the side rail; the transverse strengthening members in a ship's hull that extend from the keel to the deck or gunwale. The frames form the shape of the hull and act as a skeleton on which the hull plankin ...

A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

A device for furnishing fresh air to compartments below deck or exhausting foul air. Construction designed to lead air below decks. May have a cowl, which can be angled into or away from the wind; and may be constructed with baffles, so that water is not ...