Stairway of inclined or vertical steps on board ship.

An old three-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean.

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Abbreviation for the "Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits," published by the International Chamber of Commerce. This is the most frequently used standard for making payments in international trade; e.g., paying on a Letter of Credit. It i ...

Free In Out and Spout-Trimmed.

Towing and Salvage Purposes.

The point of the celestial sphere which is directly overhead.

Contract Maximum Continuous Rating in kW.

A solid solution of one or more elements in face-centered cubic iron. Unless otherwise designated (such as nickel austenite), the solute is generally assumed to be carbon.

The name given to the face-centered cubic crystal structure (FCC) of ferrous metals. Ordinary iron and steel has this structure at elevated temperatures; also certain stainless steels (300 series) have this structure at room temperature.

International Association of Ports and Harbors

International Association of Lighthouse Authorities

G1D Radio transmission designatorPhase modulation with a single channel containing quantized or digital information without the use of a modulating sub-carrier for data transmission. (ALRS)

Export Administration Act

Revenue per day

Society of Automotive Engineers.

Motor Vessel (Diesel)

Executive Officer

Receipt made by Chief Officer, stating the quantity and condition of goods loaded.

Abbreviation for "Independent Action." The right of a conference member to publish a rate of tariff rule that departs from the Agreement's common rate or rule.