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

Originally a seaman who, not wanting to work, preferred to exist by hanging around ports and harbors and living on the charity of others. Now more generally describing any loafer around the waterfront who prefers not to work.

A contract for leasing between the ship owners and the lessee. It would state, e.g., the duration of the lease in years or voyages.

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.

Secretly, to remove spirit from a keg or cask by making a small hole and sucking through a straw. also called Suck the Monkey

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.

A rudder, keel, centerboard, or skeg.

Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of lading while shipment is still in transit. Diversion has substantially the same meaning.

(Free On Board) (...Named Port of Shipment):An International Term of Sale that means the seller fulfills his or her obligation to deliver when the goods have passed over the ship's rail at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear ...

A mop, formed of old rope, used for cleaning and drying decks.

A knot used to temporarily shorten a line.

Merchant seaman's name for his bed or mattress.

Cubic feet per minute. An airflow measurement of volume.

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 " ...

Person who assists in saving life or property from a vessel wrecked near the coast. Often applied to a small boat that lies in narrow waters ready to wait on a vessel, if required.

devoid of water.

On or near the line of immersion of a ship's hull.

The amount of money an ocean carrier pays to the railroad for overland carriage.

Vessel moves to a new area for a new season.

A port that is not directly listed in the tide tables but for which information is available as a difference from a nearby standard port.