The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention for minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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DOGWATCH
A short, evening period of watch duty on a ship
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FILTER HEAD
An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.
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FILTER HEAD
An end closure for the filter case or bowl which contains one or more ports.
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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HAVEN
A place of safety for vessels
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HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
Any emission, radiation or induction which endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or of other safety services or seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly inter- rupts a radio-communication service operating in accordance with the International Telecommunications Union Regulations.
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