A film on a metal surface resulting from an electrolytic treatment at the anode..

Bulk Carrier

A Letter of Credit which includes a term bill of exchange in its required documentation. The bill will be accepted by the bank on which it is drawn, usually the issuing or advising bank, and the proceeds paid to the beneficiary at maturity.

Insurance which pays benefits in the event of an accident. Items typically covered are medical.

The date to which accounts are made up for a company. When a company is incorporated, it will.

(See CCS or CS)

Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

Oil-Lubricated Stern Bearing, Continuous Liner on Tailshaft

An appreciable reduction in corrosion by making a metal an anode and maintaining this highly polarized condition with very little current flow.

Charterparty or Charter Party

Quadruple Screw

F1D Radio transmission designator.Data transmission using frequency modulation, with a single channel containing quantized or digital information without the use of a modulating subcarrier. (ALRS)

All Going Well

Abbreviation for "Uniform Freight Classification."

(Cost and Freight) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale where the seller pays the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination, Terms of Sale but the risk of loss of or damage to the goods, as (continued) well a ...

Eastern Dredging Association

Delivered Ex Quay (Duty Paid) Delivered ex Quay means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer not cleared for import on the quay (wharf) at the named port of destination. The seller has to bear costs and risks invo ...

Pipes made of heavy cast iron or steel through which the anchor chain runs; placed in the ship's bow on each side of the stem, or in some cases also at the stern when a stern anchor is used.

Within

Operations Control Centre (INMARSAT)