SHIPTALK: A GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING AND MARITIME TERMS

SQUARE KNOT – A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
STANDING PART – That part of a line which is made fast. The main part of a line as distinguished from the bight and the end.
STAND-ON VESSEL – That vessel which has right-of-way during a meeting, crossing, or overtaking situation.
STARBOARD – The right side of a boat when looking forward.
STEM – The forward most part of the bow.

SQUARE KNOT – A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
STANDING PART – That part of a line which is made fast. The main part of a line as distinguished from the bight and the end.
STAND-ON VESSEL – That vessel which has right-of-way during a meeting, crossing, or overtaking situation.
STARBOARD – The right side of a boat when looking forward.
STEM – The forward most part of the bow.
STERN – The after part of the boat.
STERN LINE – A docking line leading from the stern.
STOW – To put an item in its proper place.
SWAMP – To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
GALLEY – The kitchen area of a boat.
GANGWAY – The area of a ship's side where people board and disembark.
GEAR – A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment.
GIVE-WAY VESSEL – A term used to describe the vessel which must yield in meeting, crossing, or overtaking situations.
GRAB RAILS – Hand-hold fittings mounted on cabin tops and sides for personal safety when moving around the boat.