Nautical name for an anchor. Originally, was a stone used as an anchor.

On square-rigged ships, the blocks attached to those yards on which studdingsails were set.

A propeller drawn through the water that operates a meter on the boat registering the speed and distance sailed

An order to cease (stop).

To haul in until the line has a strain upon it.

Broadly, insurance covering loss or damage of goods at sea. Marine insurance typically compensates the owner of merchandise for losses sustained from fire, shipwreck, etc., but excludes losses that can be recovered from the carrier.

A stationary vessel carrying a light used for navigation, serving the same purpose as a lighthouse.

Location where shipment begins its movement.

(1) A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc. (2) On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is ...

Sailors' term for an old ship that needed a lot of paint and repairs.

That part of a ship's bow where the hawse holes and hawse pipes are situated.

A lit navigational aid such as a lighthouse that can be used at night or in poor visibility.

Machines cooled by water circulated through jackets surrounding the cylinders or casings.

Arrival at land

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

Said of wind when exactly ahead; and of another vessel when her fore and aft line coincides with observer's line of sight.

A ported or closed cover for the end of a filter element.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff.- See also Detention and Per Diem.

A stream of vapor, gas or liquid coming out fast from a narrow orifice.

Additional thickness of planking on a wooden ship about her waterline to give the vessel more stability.