A synthetic polyester material.

Secondary forestay supporting the leading edge of the mast and used to flatten the mainsail in building winds.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the aftercooler.

National Committee on International Trade Documentation.

Anything of Government Issue.

The angle between the zenith and a heavenly body.

An area of water totally or partially enclosed by coral islands, atolls, and reefs.

The Quebec pennant is flown when first entering a country, indicating that the people on the ship are healthy and that the vessel wants permission to visit the country. The flag means "My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.

Abbreviation for "Dangerous and Hazardous" cargo.

International Maritime Consultative Organization. A forum in which most major maritime nations participate and through which recommendations for the carriage of dangerous goods, bulk commodities, and maritime regulations become internationally acceptable.

A chain or line (rope) bent to the anchor.

General Average

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the intercooler.

Time charter

The prefix placed before the name of a warship of the British Navy to indicate that she is Her (His) Majesty's ship.

A spar from which a square sail is hung. A long spar, tapered at the ends, attached at its middle to a mast and running athwartships at right angles to the mast; used to support the top of a square sail. The yard can pivot (be braced) around the mast. At ...

Western Truck Lines.

A document transferring a container from one carrier to another, or to/from a terminal.

A compartment for passengers or crew.

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