Electronic Trading Stasndard Format

A diagram showing the intensity of the radiation field in all directions from a transmitting radio or radar antenna at a given distance from the antenna.

See Insurance, Particular Average.

Confederation of European Union Shipmasters Associations

Anchor pattern on a surface produced by abrasive blasting or acid treatment.

An association formed in September 1994 by a merger of the National Federation of Independent.

LORAN-C Operations Information System.

Port Liner Term Charges.

GATT Procurement Agreement

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by magneto-electric induction; may be used as a motor.

Said of a vessel when caught between ice on both sides.

A labyrinth type filter having the active surfaces continuously splashed with oil. Most pollutants are absorbed by the oil which when circulated releases its pollutants, which sink by gravity to the bottom of the oil pan.

In the US, a tax imposed by the federal government or state on the donor of a gift when the transfer.

Companie d'Affretement

Restricted Service between Dumai and Malacca.

The direction, with respect to true north, from which the wind is blowing. Distinguish from magnetic wind direction. In all standard upper-air and surface weather observations, it is true wind direction that is reported.

A term applied to warm-air heating systems that deliver heated air to rooms by means of registers or baseboards located along exterior walls.

See 'scrip.

Cash set aside in a dedicated interest account to cover unanticipated emergencies such as property.

The recipient (typically a bank) to whom a garnishee order has been delivered.