Pieces of hard wood bolted to the outer end of a bowsprit through which are rove the foretopmast stays before they are brought in to the bows and secured.

To sail a boat closer to the wind - to steer closer to the wind, usually by pulling in on the sheets

Special vessels employed in exploration for, development of or continuous production of, subsea oil and gas.

A hoisting apparatus consisting of a block and tackle rigged at the end of a beam.

A document of title (such as a draft, promissory note, check, or bill of lading) transferable from one person to another in good faith for a consideration. Non-negotiable bills of lading are known as "straight consignment." Negotiable bills are known as " ...

A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling.

Heavy latch by which doors, hatches, portholes, etc., are secured; verb - to latch

A listing of a particular boat's steering deviation on each point of the compass

The process of checking the accuracy of and adjusting the ship's magnetic compass.

The shape of the fore-body of a ship as it thrusts through the sea. A vessel with a slim bow is said to have a fine entry.

Containers loaded at port of loading and discharged at port of destination.

A bearing 180

To enter a port or harbor

The straight or curved line of the deck line; curvature of the lines of a vessel toward the bow and stern.

A concrete foundation with lateral supports which rests upon a number of steel springs. Designed to deal with disturbing frequencies in vibration isolation

Beneath the deck

Any point of sailing away from the wind.

To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.

The outer resin surface of a fiberglass boat, usually colored.

Traditionally a ship's bell is made of brass and has her name engraved on it. It is used for striking the bells which mark the passage of time (see Bells) and is also used as a fog signal as an audible warning of a ship's position.