A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

Under U.S. tax law, a corporation created to obtain tax exemption on part of the earnings of U.S. products in foreign markets. Must be set-up as a foreign corporation with an office outside the USA.

A boat with one hull.

Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

The Greek god of the sea.

Is the temperature at which moisture begins to condense in a compressed air system.

A rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two high on specially operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multi-platform cars. Each car is comprised of 5 well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No cha ...

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The ratio of the real gas isentropic power consumption to shaft input.

Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

The construction system employed in container vessels; permits ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

An acid carbonate.

Shipped under a rate that includes costs of delivery to and the loading onto a carrier at a specified point.

Effective June 18, 1984, describes the law covering water transportation in the U.S. foreign trade.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

A weather prediction.

An unhandy seaman.