Mate/s Receipt.

The diffusion layer or the hypothetical thickness of this layer as given by the theory of Nernst, is defined by:id = n F D (Co - C)/dwhere, id = the diffusion limited current density, D = the diffusion coefficient, Co = the concentration at the electrode ...

Abbreviation for "Released Value Not Exceeding." Usually used to limit the value of goods transported.The limitation refers to carrier liability when paying a claim for lost or damaged goods

Inshore Traffic Zone. Navigational lane which lies between a TSS and the coast. Can only be used by ships calling a port or place inside the zone.

Tug/Oil Skimmer

A pressure rating in psi for valves. W. Water, O. Oil, G. Gas

Associate Member of The Nautical Institute

Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam (range)

See Bareboat Charter.

Bulk Carrier Strengthened for Heavy Cargoes, Nos 2,5&7 Holds may be empty. Equipped for Carriage of Containers.

Computer Assisted Manufacture

Voyage charter party used for shipments of iron ore.

are registered in the United States and are subject to additional U.S. laws and regulations to which foreign-flag vessels are not. They must be owned by U.S. citizens, corporations, or governments and must be crewed mainly by U.S. citizens.

American Waterway Operators. The national trade association for the barge and towing industry and the shipyards employed in the repair and construction of these craft.

Auxiliary Eire-Tube Boiler Survey

A contractual agreement between a ship owner and a cargo owner, usually arranged by a broker, whereby a ship is chartered (hired) either for one voyage or a period of time.

A power-driven cable lifter mounted on a vertical shaft. The shaft may be extended beyond the cable lifter to carry a warping end. The cable lifter is declutch-able from the prime mover, and in operation and use is similar to the windlass.

Attachment to a crane which consists of a pair of large pincers at the end of a wire.

Allocation by a seaman of a percentage of his wages.

Main Engine.