Heavy longitudinal timbers fastened over the keelson. The timbers of the bow and stern are fastened to the deadwood.

A term which applies to trusts without an interest in possession (for example a discretionary trust).

A unit of luminous intensity; the magnitude to the candela is such that the luminance of the total radiator, at the temperature of solidification of platinum, is 60 candelas per square centimeter.

European Currency Unit.

Asphalt Tanker.

Foundered

Abbreviation for "Beneficial Cargo Owner." Refers to the importer of record, who physically takes possession of cargo at destination and does not act as a third party in the movement of such goods.

Information Management Services.

A block of wood or iron, placed through the hole in the heel of a mast, and resting on the trestle-trees of the mast below. This supports the mast. Also, a wooden pin, tapered, used in splicing large ropes, in opening eyes, etc.

International Federation of Ship Master's Association. Organization grouping all the national Master's association formed in 1974. Established in London. Over 8.000 shipmaster's from more than 40 countries are affiliated to IFSMA. Was granted Consultative ...

Enhanced Group Call

A man employed in a vessel of war to take charge of a storeroom; as, boatswain's yeoman the man that has charge of the stores, of rigging, etc.

Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

To hold the mainsail or jib off to the side to cause the wind to blow onto the backside of the sail, used to slow a boat

Subcommittee on ship Design and Equipment.(IMO)

Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USA)

The machine by which, when dropped to the bottom, the vessel is held fast.

Established the standard basis for adjusting general average and stated the rules for adjusting claims.

The angle between true south and the point on the horizon directly below the sun.

The play or loose motion in an instrument due to the clearance existing between mechanically contacting parts.