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 ...

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

a type of separator for removal of larger particles from an exhaust gas stream. Gas laden with particulates enters the cyclone and is directed to flow in a spiral causing the entrained particulates to fall out and collect at the bottom. The gas exits near ...

Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

Limber hole of a ship.

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

A smooth hard wood grown in the West Indies which had many maritime uses, such as deadeyes and the sheaves of blocks. Its hardness stood up well to wear, and its smoothness allowed lines to render through easily.

Landfall. To reach shore.

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.

is an ejector used to compress waste or exhaust steam or any other gas through a moderate range of compression above atmospheric pressure.

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

Above this pressure, the system may rupture or burst.

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

A unit used when measuring atmospheric pressure. 33.86 millibars.

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.

Is pressure as determined by most instruments and gauges.

Sails that are not properly arranged for the point of sail that the boat is on. The sails may be luffing or have improper sail shape, or the boat may be heeling too much. These conditions will slow the boat down.