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

A free port in a country divorced from Customs authority but under government control. Merchandise, except that which is prohibited, may be stored in the zone without being subject to import duty regulations.

To temporarily stop all movement of a line through a block by placing the hauling part across the sheave of the block. This jams the sheave and holds it tight, and a pull on the hauling part will release it.

A stationary element between stages of a multistage centrifugal compressor. It may include guide vanes for directing the flowing medium to the impeller of the succeeding stage. in conjunction with an adjacent diaphragm, it forms the diffuser surrounding t ...

Abbreviation for:- Port of Loading.- Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants.

An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

A retail bank, such as Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC or Nat West which provides services to companies.

Scoop like devices used to direct air into and ventilate a boat.

An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.

To bleed is the operation of draining any water out of a buoy which may have seeped inside after long use at sea.

A combination of one or more blocks and the associated tackle necessary to give a mechanical advantage. Useful for lifting heavy loads.

Placing a container where required to be loaded or unloaded.

A document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country, to verify the value, quantity and nature of the cargo.

See 'occupational pension.

The wind direction indicator on the masthead.

(1) The flag traditionally flown by pirate ships. (2) The name given by sailors to the bubonic plague, whose victims were said to turn black.

The point (speed of sound) at which air flow through an orifice can not increase regardless of pressure drop.

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

A severe type of food poisoning caused by eating contaminated fish

That part of the water which is diverted from the main stream of a current and as a result flows in the opposite direction.