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Boats & ships
Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.
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gross & net tonnage(GT and NT)
Transportation; Boats & ships
Gross tonnage is the basis on which manning rules and safety regulations are applied, and registration fees are reckoned. Port fees are also often reckoned on the basis of GT and NT. GT and NT are ...
great lakes ship
Transportation; Boats & ships
Cargo ship developed to carry raw materials and manufactured goods on the Great Lakes. Most carry bulk cargoes of grain, iron ore or coal.
great lakes ports
Transportation; Boats & ships
Ports in the lakes of Canada and/or USA popular for grain shipments. Also refers to ports on the Great lakes of East Africa.
gross national product (GNP)
Transportation; Boats & ships
GDP plus the net income accruing from foreign sources.
gross domestic product(GDP)
Transportation; Boats & ships
The total value of goods and services produced by a nation over a given period, usually 1 year.
general agreement on tariffs & trade (GATT)
Transportation; Boats & ships
An international agreement embodying a code of practice for fair trading in international commerce. Is headquartered in Geneva.
