Belgian ShipMaster's Association Professional Association for shipmasters legally recognized by decision of the Belgian Council of State of 29th November 1977. Main international objective: safety of shipping & promotion of the profession. Practically BES ...

A segregated structure consisting of alternating nearly parallel bands of different composition, typically aligned in the direction of primary hot working.

Bankers Automated Clearing Services BACS is an APACS clearing company which provides an automated clearing service for payments.

Water

A component of a electrochemical battery. A 'primary' cell consists of two dissimilar elements, known as 'electrodes,' immersed in a liquid or paste known as the 'electrolyte.' A direct current of 1-1.5 volts will be produced by this cell. A 'secondary' c ...

Stands for "Immediate Exit." In the U.S., Customs IE Form is used when goods are brought into the U.S. and are to be immediately re-exported without being transported within the U.S.

Abbreviation for the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Pay between the lower earnings limit and upper earnings limit which is used to determine National.

In the US, a person's income on which federal income tax is calculated. This is gross income less.

Free In/Liner Out. Seafreight with which the shipper pays load costs and the carrier pays for discharge costs.

National Ocean Service (Part of NOAA)

In heating and cooling system distribution ductwork, the transformation pieces connecting horizontal round leaders to vertical rectangular stacks.

The transfer of ownership of an item from one person to another. The 'item' may be tangible or.

A measure of the electrical charge of a capacitor consisting of two plates separated by an insulating material.

An exchange of products or services between individuals without the involvement of.

A wall usually about 3 to 4 feet high located that is placed in the attic of a home, anchored with plates between the attic floor joists and the roof joist. Sheathing can be attached to these walls to enclose an attic space.

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

Charge assessed by a pier or dock owner against freight handled over the pier or dock or against a steamship company using the pier or dock.

The main industrial non-ferrous metals excluding precious metals and minor metals. These are.

A string of vessels which makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.