Represents a complete record of the transaction between exporter and importer with regard to the goods sold. Also reports the content of the shipment and serves as the basis for all other documents about the shipment.

A crossbeam at the upper part of an anchor.

Ships which can carry both liquid and dry bulk cargoes.

An opening in the deck near the bow from which the spinnaker is hoisted. Spinnakers are also often referred to as chutes.

A method of bending a material into an appropriate shape without heating or steaming the material first to soften it.

One whose occupation is to rig or unrig vessels.

A kind of winch, which is applied for receiving/throwing the sampling apparatus, and performing the oceanic & geological sampling.

A rate made up of two or more factors, separately published.

The amount the compass is deflected from the true direction by variation (magnetic) and deviation (metallic influences) together

Registry of the vessel is foreign to that of the country in which the company that owns the ship is located.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

Clean galley and mess halls, set tables, prepare salads, clean living quarters.

Close alongside; very near; in close proximity to.

The definition of the exact position on the surface of the globe in relation to two lines, latitude and longitude, which intersect at right angles.

A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer

A navigational light with a steady beam of light, having no intervals of darkness.

A draft drawn on the buyer, usually accompanied by documents, with complete instructions concerning processing for payment or acceptance.

(1) Free, not entangled (2) To finalize all formalities in a Customs House.

A deck whose top side is flush.

Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.