A symbol placed on packages for identification purposes; generally a triangle,square, circle, etc. with letters and/or numbers and port of discharge.

Fluid cooling agent.

Working Party on Machinery (IACS)

PSI - Pounds per square inch.

Also known as (U.S.) Federal Bill of Lading Act of 1916. U.S. federal law enacting conditions by which a B/L may be issued. Penalties for issuing B/L's containing false data include monetary fines and/or imprisonment.

(CTS) Receives and disseminates, electronically, listed stock last-sale prices in all markets in which.

An object made with more than one type of material.

In sailboat racing, to take to opposite tack of the rest of the fleet when behind, hoping that the wind will shift to your benefit.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

A block with a single sheave which is hinged and opens on the side so that the bight of a line can be led into the block and closed without running the whole length through

A short term note issued by banks and corporations with a range of maturities from 30 days to 270.

A US government-owned corporation established in 1933 to support prices through purchases of excess.

A bond that can be converted into shares of the issuing company or its.

To move ahead swiftly. To move ahead of another vessel quickly when underway.

The renting of a boat

An entry made into an account or statement to nullify a previous.

A cone-tipped metal rod designed to be driven downward into deposited snow or firn. The measured amount of force required to drive the rod a given distance is an indication of the physical properties of the snow or firn.

An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

Galley smokestack or chimney.

A legally binding agreement between two or more persons/organizations to carry out reciprocal obligations or value.