A voyage around the world.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight And Exchange."

Absolutely calm weather with a perfectly smooth sea.

The naval rank next below that of Captain.

A windlass is a winch-like device used to assist in the raising of the anchor.

The pressure loss across the filter element determined under steady state flow conditions using a clean test fluid across a clean filter element.

A circle on a chart, showing all 360

A large pin that secures one fitting to another.

Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.

A clause in a Bill of lading which specifies the least charge that the carrier will make for issuing a lading. The charge may be a definite sum or the current charge per ton for any specified quantity.

A bank that acts as an agent to the seller's bank (the presenting bank). The collecting bank assumes no responsibility for either the documents or the merchandise.

The definition of the exact position on the surface of the globe in relation to two lines, latitude and longitude, which intersect at right angles.

To bring a sailing vessel into the wind and change to another tack. One who is influenced to a change of opinion.

The amount the compass is deflected from the true direction by variation (magnetic) and deviation (metallic influences) together

A draft drawn on the buyer, usually accompanied by documents, with complete instructions concerning processing for payment or acceptance.

This term refers to the hardness or softness of gaskets.

Bringing the boat from one tack to the other when sailing into the wind, so that the sail is flown in the opposite side by turning through the eye of the wind; Tack

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.

Device for positioning one shipping container on top of another.

Article shipped. For dangerous and hazardous cargo, the correct commodity identification is critical.