A wind at right angles to a vessel's course (wind blowing at the ship's side.) … [Read more...]

The width of a ship. Also called its breadth. … [Read more...]

To run a vessel up on a beach to prevent its sinking in deep water … [Read more...]

To make watertight. Said of hatches and cargo (tie up or secure). … [Read more...]

The standard unit of liquid volume in the petroleum industry. It is equal to 42 U.S. gallons. … [Read more...]

Also lighter. A general name given to a flatbottomed craft specially adopted for the transportation of bulk cargoes. … [Read more...]

Water carried by a vessel to improve its stability. … [Read more...]

The tanks used to carry the vessel’s ballast. They may be permanent, dedicated, or cargo tanks. … [Read more...]

A pump used for filling and emptying the ballast tank. … [Read more...]