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A method to trap liquids or gases by causing them to penetrate into the absorbent material.

The tariff applied for chartering tonnage in a particular trade.

Transmitted energy which is modulated in order to carry information. Usually, it is in the form of a radio- frequency sine wave, modulated either in amplitude or in frequency.

International Maritime Organization.United Nation agency created the 6 March 1948, located in London and taking care of all shipping matters.

Neopanamax is a ship with dimensions greater than Panamax or Panamax Plus that comply with the size and draft limitations of the new locks, which are: • max length 366.0m. • max breadth 49.0m. • max draft (fresh water) 15.2m.

A continuous-recording barometer.

1.Non Conformance.2.Numerically Controlled.3.Non-Continuous liner on tailshaft

A fixed-length group of bits representing the large data element handled as a unit by a computer. Word length is determined by the capacity of the CPU registers.

A component made up of a cylinder barrel, end covers, a piston rod, a steel or stainless steel piston. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

Electronic Navigation Chart

Fans in which the direction of the flow of the air from inlet to outlet remains unchanged; includes propeller, tubaxail, and vaneaxial type fans.

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

Designated Person Ashore.For the ISM Code, any member of the Owner's staff who is aware of the problem of the vessels, and who has a direct access to the top management.

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.

Water Line

Alongside of. Side by side. Side by side ; by the side of.

Wind with a speed below 1 knot (1 mph); Beaufort scale number 0.

When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.