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| Shelf-Ice | Land ice, either afloat or on ground, that is composed of layers of sow that have become firm but have not turned to glacier ice. |
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| Shell | (1) The outside plating of a ship from stem to stern. (2) The outer casing of a block inside which the sheave revolves. |
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| Shellback | An old and experienced seaman. |
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| Shift | A change in the wind direction. |
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| Shift Colors | Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings. |
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| Shifting | This refers to movements or changing positions of cargo from one place to another. This can easily endanger the seaworthiness or cargo-worthiness of the ship. |
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| Shifting Boards | Temporarily placed longitudinal bulkheads used to prevent bulk cargo from shifting. |
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| Ship | (1) Generic name for a large sea-going vessel. (2) To take an object aboard, such as cargo, or water. (3) To put items such as oars on the boat when not in use. |
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| Ship's Agent or Broker | A person or firm who transacts all business in a port on behalf of shipowners or charterers. Also called shipping agent; agent. |
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| Ship's Articles | A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning the terms of their employment. |
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| Ship's Bells | The watches aboard ship change at 4, 8, and 12 around the clock. A watch lasts four hours and at each half hour during the watch, a bell is struck. For instance, at 12:30 a.m. there is one bell for the first half hour after midnight; at 1:00 a.m. there are two bells for the two half hours, and at 4:00 a.m. eight bells for the eight half hours passed. This sequence is repeated for each new watch. See Bells |
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| Ship's Chairman (Shop Steward) | In charge of union business for unlicensed personnel. Handles grievances. |
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| Ship's Company | All those employed to work on board the vessel. |
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| Ship's Log | A book with a record of every occurrence and incident concerning the ship. |
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| Ship's Port Agent | A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels |
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