Short waves or ripples made by a tide as it ebbs or flows over an uneven bottom, or where two currents meet at sea.

A partial refund of an import fee. Refund usually results because goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.

A small sail set on the mizzenmast.

The evolution of swinging a ship's head through several headings to obtain compass errors for the purpose of making a deviation table.

An old and experienced seaman.

A bank that acts as an agent to the seller's bank (the presenting bank). The collecting bank assumes no responsibility for either the documents or the merchandise.

A safety device, used to fasten a propeller to its shaft; it breaks when the propeller hits a solid object, thus preventing further damage.

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.

The falls foul in a block. The falls may be chocked or jammed intentionally for a temporary securing (holding).

A rate made up of two or more factors, separately published.

A system in which distilled water, antifreeze, and/or corrosion inhibitors are circulated through a collector and storage tank in a closed loop. Heat picked up from the collector by the circulating fluid is transferred to the storage tank through the clos ...

A straight line compass course between two points. A line on the earth's surface which intersects all meridians at the same angle.

A unit used in comparing freight earnings or expenses. The amount earned from the cost of hauling a ton of freight one mile.- The movement of a ton of freight one mile.

Article shipped. For dangerous and hazardous cargo, the correct commodity identification is critical.

A short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer

Is the ratio of the theoretical work requirement to the actual work required to be performed on the gas for compression and delivery.

Represents a complete record of the transaction between exporter and importer with regard to the goods sold. Also reports the content of the shipment and serves as the basis for all other documents about the shipment.

The amount the compass is deflected from the true direction by variation (magnetic) and deviation (metallic influences) together

Term meaning smart or neat.

A rate published to apply to a specific article or articles.