The term given to the end of the ship’s anchor cable. It is often slipped in drydock for the purpose of ranging cables on the floor of the dock for inspection. … [Read more...]

The stand, usually of brass or non-magnetic material in which the compass rests and which contains the compensating magnets (compass holder). … [Read more...]

The Baltic and International Maritime Council, Denmark. 'this is one of the foremost international maritime organisations and its membership consists of shipowners, shipbrokers, agents and Protection and Indemnity Associations ("P & I Clubs"). BIMCO is important because it has issued a standard, "approved" documents such as charterparties (and bills of lading). These are very well recognised, accepted and heavily used throughout the world. BIMCO also provides many other valuable services for its members, including providing advice on defaulting charterers, the arrangement of training … [Read more...]

A B/L is the basic document between a shipper and a carrier and a shipper and consignee. It represents the contract of carriage and defines the terms and conditions of carriage. It is the final receipt from the carrier for the goods shown on it and for the condition of the goods. It describes the nature, quantity and weight of the cargo carried. It is also the document of title of the goods shown. … [Read more...]

The lower internal part of the hull where the vertical sides meet the bottom. This term applies to both the inside and the outside of the hull. The internal space can be the lower part of a ship’s hold or the engine room and serves as a drainage area where accumulated water can run into and be pumped from. … [Read more...]

Dockage space for vessel. Sleeping quarters. Also slang for having a crew position on the vessel.(1) A sea room to be kept for safety around a vessel, rock, platform, etc. (2) The place assigned to a vessel when anchored or lying alongside a pier, etc … [Read more...]

A rope passed around (center) a boat or other object for hanging. … [Read more...]

A sailing vessel dead in the water due to lack of wind (not moving). … [Read more...]

The direction of an object (with reference to you, your ship, another object). … [Read more...]

To assist or help. … [Read more...]