Eastern Central Motor Carriers Association.

Reduction of corrosion of a metal in an electrolyte by galvanically coupling it to a more anodic metal; a form of cathodic protection.

A material made of tarred hemp or manila rope fibers, used for caulking seams of decks and sides of a wooden ship in order to make them watertight.

(Ex Works) (...Named Place): A Term of Sale which means that the seller fulfills the obligation to deliver when he or she has made the goods available at his/her premises (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.) to the buyer. In particular, the seller is n ...

The operation of temporarily holding two lines together by seizing.

A hand held rock drill worked by compressed air.

Electromagnetic radiation of very short wavelength. lying within the wavelength interval of 0.1 to 1.5 angstroms (between gamma rays and ultraviolet radiation). X-rays penetrate various thicknesses of all solids, and they act on photographic plates in the ...

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Abbreviation for "Transportation and Exportation." Customs form used to control cargo movement from port of entry to port of exit, meaning that the cargo is moving from one country, through the United States, to another country.

UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

The extremities of a yard.

Western Truck Lines.

A deck with legs that can be jacked up or down. During operations, the legs rest on the sea-bed. When the rig is moved, the legs are retracted, leaving the rig floating. A jackup has normally no propulsion machinery of its own.

Towing and Anchor Handling Purposes.

A twist on the phrase 'ear bending' which is used to describe the way that the Bank of England lets.

Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

When the terms and conditions of a charter party have been agreed, except few minor details.

North American Free Trade Agreement.

Bulkhead

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