See standard atmosphere.

United Arab Emirates (flag)

Element in the freight charged by a shipping line which reflects the additional costs of serving a particular area.

The point at which the Sun , traveling in the Ecliptic , crosses the Equinoctial when going from South to North declination.

The correct term for what most people call the 'average'. Often shortened to.

Automated Requisition Management System.

A contrary indicator moving in the opposite direction of the market and useful in spotting short.

Slang expression to indicate that a ship was not fitted with any mechanical aids, and that all the work of the ship had to be done with the strong arms of the crew.

Agreement on Rules of Origin. (GATT 1994)

Automated Radar Plotting Aid system to assist the watorchkeeper using the radar for collision prevention.

Advanced Research Projects Agency

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

Any number of solar photovoltaic modules or solar thermal collectors or reflectors connected together to provide electrical or thermal energy.

The amount of interest due on bonds and dividends due on cumulative preferred stock but as yet.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

Annual Cargo Refrigeration System survey.

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship's articles, shipping articles.

The document which lists the regulations that govern the running of a company. Articles of.

In the US, the document which the founders of a corporation submit to the relevant state for.

Disciplinary code in which maritime crimes and punishments are specified.