Abbreviation for (1) "Interstate Commerce Commission," (2) "International Chamber of Commerce."

Sailing downwind with the wind blowing over the leeward side of the boat, increasing the possibility of an unexpected jibe.

Same as 0.4535924277 kilograms.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

The vertical pole or spar that supports the boom and sails. a mast on a mechanically propelled vessel holds electronics antennas, lights, etc.

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is an ejector used to compress waste or exhaust steam or any other gas through a moderate range of compression above atmospheric pressure.

Heat cannot, of itself, pass from a colder to a hotter body.

A comparison of a carrier's operating expense with its net sales. The most general measure of operating efficiency.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

Is pressure as determined by most instruments and gauges.

The semi-circular steel coupling device mounted on a tractor which engages and locks with a chassis semi-trailer.

a type of separator for removal of larger particles from an exhaust gas stream. Gas laden with particulates enters the cyclone and is directed to flow in a spiral causing the entrained particulates to fall out and collect at the bottom. The gas exits near ...

A passenger or cargo-carrying ship which is operated between scheduled, advertised ports of loading and discharge on a regular basis.

Relay to all others in order (a signal repeated from one ship to the next astern in column).

Limber hole of a ship.

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.