Determination of the dutiable value of imported merchandise by a Customs official who follows procedures outlined in their country's tariff, such as the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930.

A compressor control mechanism designed to control performance output of the compressor to the demands of the plant process.

1.06 liquid U.S. quarts or 33.9 fluid ounces.

To put in place of another; i.e., when an insurance company pays a claim it is placed in the same position as the payee with regard to any rights against others.

Tanks carried in various parts of a ship for water ballast, for stability and to make the ship seaworthy.

The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

The principal vertical timber in a ship's bow.

The region around the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropics are known for their warm weather.

Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier's terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then noted on the bill of lading.

The structure on deck where the donkey engine is located.

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship's articles, shipping articles.

An abandoned vessel at sea (a danger to navigation) or Any abandoned vessel.

Successive shipments are permitted under letters of credit. Usually they must take place within a given period of time.

A squadron of small ships.

A piece of rope placed so as to confine a spar or another rope. A handle made of rope, in the form of a circle, (as the handle of a chest.) is called a becket.

Putting cargo into a container.

Navigation rules governing waters inside designated demarcation zones

An order issued by a seller against a purchaser; directs payment, usually through an intermediary bank. Typical bank drafts are negotiable instruments and are similar in many ways to checks on checking accounts in a bank.

The forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail

(1) A large casting shaped to allow the propeller blades to revolve. The rudder is fitted on the after post. (2) The principal vertical timber in a ship's stern, upon which the rudder is fastened.