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Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

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Boats & ships

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.

general cargo

Transportation; Boats & ships

A non-bulk oil cargo composed of miscellaneous goods.

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.

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