Said of a vessel when forced to heave to or lie at anchor due to fog.

Railroad terminal where containers are received or delivered and trains loaded or discharged. Originally, trailers moved onto the rearmost flatcar via a ramp and driven into position in a technique known as "circus loading." Most modern rail facilities us ...

Abbreviation for "Subject to Particular Average." See also Particular Average.

A unit used to measure the barometric pressure of the atmosphere. 1 millibar equals 0.03 inches of mercury.

The acting of one person on behalf of another; a document authorizing one person to act on behalf of another.

A small flat bottomed boat square at either end.

A pallet designed so that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from all four sides. See Fork lift.

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An adjustable section of the rudder that allows the rudder to be corrected for lee helm or weather helm.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

This type of clause covers merchandise if the damage amounts to three percent or more of the insured value of the package or cargo. If the vessel burns, sinks, collides, or sinks, all losses are fully covered. In marine insurance, the word average describ ...

Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.

Clearance by the Health Authorities.

(1) A round eye through which a line is led, usually in order to change the direction of pull. (2) A thick piece of glass set flush in the deck to admit light below.

A pattern or template. Also a shape of metal or wood over or in which an object may be hammered or pressed to fit.

When rope comes aboard a vessel and is put to use, it is called line, although some still call it rope if it is over one inch in diameter.

A person or firm, licensed by the treasury department of their country when required, engaged in entering and clearing goods through Customs for a client (importer).

A watertight covering, usually small, that may be removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed.

Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code identifying an individual common carrier. A three letter carrier code followed by a suffix identifies the carrier's equipment. A suffix of "U" is a container and "C" is a chassis.

Person authorized by transportation lines to publish tariffs or rates, rules, and regulations for their account.