A fitting of wood or metal, with horns, used for securing lines (tying up).

An amount added or deducted from base rate to make a rate to or from some other point or via another route.

A confirming note, containing details of a stock exchange deal, which is sent by a broker to a.

A program whereby the U.S. government attempted to offset the higher shipbuilding cost in the U.S. by paying up to 50% of the difference between cost of U.S. and nonU.S. construction. The difference went to the U.S. shipyard. It is unfunded since 1982.

A valve that permits flow in one direction only.

The most essential characteristic parameters of a machine mechanical performance, indication with some important technical index.

The bank that adds its confirmation to another bank's (the issuing bank's) letter of credit and promises to pay the beneficiary upon presentation of documents specified in the letter of credit.

A device for issuing fog signals, used for giving a warning of a vessel's presence in fog. These signals are also made by lighthouses.

A rate applicable to or from a group of points.- A special rate applicable to several different articles in a single shipment.

Freight moving under a bond to U.S. Customs or to the Internal Revenue Service, and to be delivered only under stated conditions.

May be "local" using a micro-processor or "remote" using a PC (Personal Computer) or "larger" computer. Only recommended where large "swings" in system (process) demand amplitude may occur. Very effective where "load shaping" is an important consideration ...

Specific Power Consumption.

To block the wind from the sails of a boat that is to leeward; a tactical maneuver whereby a boat uses its sails to blanket the competitor's wind, slowing him down; to take wind from a sail.

A representation on a plane surface of the spherical surface of the earth. The equivalent of a map for use by navigators.

To sail around the world

A machine that compresses air, gases.

In the US, an individual or firm who directly or indirectly advises others about buying or selling.

Ship's intercom system

Shapes such as angle bars or stringers welded to a surface such as a plated bulkhead to increase rigidity.

This is the covering form or letter sent by a bank or seller asking that the enclosed shipping documents and bill of exchange are released to a buyer to be accepted or paid.