Cargo ship of 14.800 tonnes deadweight.

A device designed to remove solids, such as dirt, scale, rust and other contaminants from the air system.

A letter of credit forwarded to the beneficiary by the advising bank without engagement on the part of the advising bank.

Screw compressor development center. Licensor to 90% of twin screw compressor market.

Are those constituents in the suction gas that cannot be condensed to a liquid with the cooling medium available.

Lifts temporary quarantine of a vessel; granted pratique by Health Officer.

An anchor or weight, permanently attached to the sea floor, with a buoy going to the surface, used to hold the boat in a certain area.

Also known as the square knot, it is formed by two half hitches in which the ends always fall in line with the outer parts. This knot is used to loosely tie lines around the bundles of sail that are not in use after reefing.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

To move cargo from one place to another.

Transport International par la Route. Road transport operating agreement among European governments and the United States for the international movement of cargo by road. Display of the TIR carnet allows sealed containerloads to cross national frontiers w ...

The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system known as the Harmonized System.

Under letters of credit, one or more shipments are allowed by the phrase "partial shipments permitted."

To sail closer to the wind than another boat on the same tack.

Old sailing ship term for taking a nap.

A situation in which waves strike a boat from the side, causing it to roll unpleasantly.

The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.

Said of a vessel when unable to maneuver.

Dining room facilities for officers separate from the crew and passenger dining room.