Any soft, gentle breeze.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

A pressure rating in psi for valves. W. Water, O. Oil, G. Gas

Accord du transport Dangereux par Route (European accord for the transport of dangerous good by road)

Amount payable by charterer for failing to load the quantity agreed in the contract of carriage.

Warehouse Withdrawal for Transportation Exportation (WDT&E)Allows merchandise that has been withdrawn from a bonded warehouse at one port to be transported in bond through the U.S. to be exported from another port, without paying duty.

International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals

Year of Grace Survey

Value of a property at the end of the voyage in which there has been a general loss.

See Bareboat Charter.

Kilowatt - A unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.

A contractual agreement between a ship owner and a cargo owner, usually arranged by a broker, whereby a ship is chartered (hired) either for one voyage or a period of time.

A way of loading cargo into large barges and then in turn loading the barges into a ship.

Able seaman.

United States Code of Federal Regulations

A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.

An iron plate covering a hawse hole.

Automatic identification system

Insurance coverage for loss of goods resulting from any act of war.

A letter of credit issued for the purchase and financing of merchandise, similar to acceptance-type letter of credit, except that it requires presentation of sight drafts payable on an installment basis.