Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

A barge which loads material dumped into it by a dredger and discharges the cargo through the bottom.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

A filter element so full of contaminants that no longer can pass rated flow without excessive pressure differential.

A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation.

A small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

Sailor slang for marriage.

An itemized list of goods shipped to a buyer, stating quantities, prices, shipping charges, etc.

Is a process taking place under constant volume. To raise the pressure from state 1 to state 2, heat must be added. The pressure change is proportional to the change in temperature.

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

Compartment for the storage of oil or other fuel.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

Forcing material into the seams of the planks in a boat's deck or sides to make them watertight; the material itself. Oakum was once the material used for this purpose, and was then sealed with hot pitch to prevent it from rotting. Today there are polymer ...

Also stability sail or riding sail. Any small sail set to help the boat maintain its direction without necessarily moving, as when at anchor or in heavy weather.

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

A navigational aid used in the United States and Canada to mark a channel. Green triangular daymarks should be kept on the left when returning from a larger to smaller body of water.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.