Canvas, wood or rope used over the side to protect a vessel from chafing when alongside another vessel or a dock.

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country.

A seat or brace running laterally across the width of a rowing boat.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.

A topsail on the main mast.

(1) To bind a line with marline, cord, twine, wire, or other "small stuff" to prevent accidental opening or unraveling (2) To freeze up, as a valve.

An instrument that can be modified or cancelled at any moment without notice to and agreement of the beneficiary, but customarily includes a clause in the credit to the effect that any draft negotiated by a bank prior to the receipt of a notice of revocat ...

A filtering unit for vented enclosures installed to prevent dirt and foreign matter from entering the enclosure. Also prevents oil loss by retaining oil droplets and draining the oil back to the sump.

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

The height of the decks, below decks.

Fog over land caused by condensation of vapor in the air above cooler ground.

A boat which uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.

A stationary, spirally shaped passage that converts velocity head to pressure.

One who earns his living by service at sea.

At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat seats are generally athwart ships.

A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

Business pertaining to commerce or navigation transacted upon the sea or in seaports in such matters as the court of admiralty has jurisdiction.

Those causes of loss for which the carrier is not legally liable. The elemental risks of ocean transport.

A U.S. Customs program wherein at least two designated Customs ports will enter cargo that arrives at either port without the necessity of an in-bound document.