An absolute temperature scale. ((

Sort of large pulley with sheave and steel block found on a derrick

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond to another port, where a superseding entry is filed.

Small boat similar to and including jetskis

A card marked in degrees and having sightings on it that is used to take bearings relative to the ship, rather than magnetic bearings as taken with a compass.

A large sail that is a cross between a spinnaker and a genoa. Hoisted without a pole, the tack is attached at the bottom of the headstay.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem.

Itemized list of commodities with marks/numbers but no cost values indicated.

A mallet used for passing serving around a line.

The highest operating pressure the system or component is designed to withstand.

An assigned area in which containers are prepared for loading into a vessel, train, truck, or airplane or are stacked immediately after discharge from the vessel, train, truck, or airplane.

A pointed stern, such as those on a canoe.

To repeat an order for information to the crew.

Hoist or haul in the anchor.

The adjustment of the standing rigging, the sails and the hull to balance the boat for optimum performance.

The positioning and shape of the sails to the wind; To sheet in or out the sails for the most optimal performance and speed

To leave port.

Narrow triangular sail set on a long yard or spar, the forward end of which is hauled down so that it sets obliquely on the mast with a high peak.

One of the 4 cardinal compass points. North is the direction toward the North Pole and is at 0

To make secure