A mutual fund which invests in securities in countries around the world such as Europe, Asia and the.

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

The region of an anodic polarization curve, noble to and; above the passive potential range, in which there is a significant increase in current density (increased metal dissolution) as the potential becomes more positive (noble).

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

The time allotted to a man to stand at the helm.

The sum of solar and terrestrial radiation.

Waste waters containing fetid materials, usually sulfur compounds.

An object that might not allow safe operation. A group of rocks just under the water or a submerged wreck could be a navigational hazard.

See Multiple Containerload Shipment.

A company that specializes in undertaking energy efficiency measures under a contractual arrangement whereby the ESCo shares the value of energy savings with their customer.

An electromagnetic device that changes the voltage of alternating current electricity. It consists of an induction coil having a primary and secondary winding and a closed iron core.

See: 'contract.

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

Revised Report

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

A term that means that 98% of all particles larger than a stated micron size have been removed from the product being filtered through the filter element.

See ceilometer.

Applies to vessels, not to cargo, (0.2+0.02 log10V) where V is the volume in cubic meters of all enclosed spaces on the vessel.

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 ...

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.