In square-rigged vessels, short lines at the lower end of the futtock shrouds used to bring in the shrouds tighter to give room to brace the yards at a sharper angle when sailing close hauled.

Global Navigational Satellite System

A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often enclosed and, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading.

Last Visit

Universal Resource Locator

European Economic Community.

A measure of the electrical charge of a capacitor consisting of two plates separated by an insulating material.

Tropical Revolving Storm

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Panamax ships are all ships that comply with the size and draft limitations of the existing (old) locks; namely, length 294.13m by 32.31m in breadth by 12.04 fresh water draft.

An adsorption type desiccant.

Stands for "Immediate Exit." In the U.S., Customs IE Form is used when goods are brought into the U.S. and are to be immediately re-exported without being transported within the U.S.

Inland Water Service of Goa.

National Maritime Enhancement Institute.

The shaft speed specified for the ship's acceptance on initial delivery, or after being modified, as applicable

Marine Assistance Request Broadcasts.

Independent Economic Unit (Employed Person)

In the US, a person's income on which federal income tax is calculated. This is gross income less.

European Federation of Inland Ports