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Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

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A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

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Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

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Is the piping between the compressor and the aftercooler, the aftercooler separator and the air receiver.

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A draft to which no documents are attached.

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Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

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An old expression meaning heartily or quickly.

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The type of bottom that the anchor is set in.

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A certificate issued by an independent agent or firm attesting to the quality and/or quantity of the merchandise being shipped. Such a certificate is usually required in a letter of credit for commodity shipments.

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Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

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A sea with waves approaching from the stern of the boat; a sea in which the waves are moving in the same direction as the vessel

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A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

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CY

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

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A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the U.S. Government.

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A small boat with the mast stepped far forward, carrying a single sail

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An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

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A bulkhead placed athwartships.

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A liquid piston compressor is a rotary compressor in which a vaned rotor revolves in an elliptical casing, with the rotor spaces sealed by a ring of liquid rotating with it inside the casing.

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The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

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The quantity of contaminant a filter element can trap and hold before the maximum allowable back pressure or delta P level is reached.

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