Boats & ships

Boats & ships

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

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Boats & ships

The raised part of the forward end of a ship's hull, taking its name from the days of sailing ships where the forecastle was effectively a 'castle' on the ship's prow used for defending the ship. On ...

force majeure

Transportation; Boats & ships

Clause limiting responsibilities of charterers, shippers and receiver of cargo.

free on board(F.O.B.)

Transportation; Boats & ships

Export term in which the price quoted by the exporter does not include the costs of ocean transportation, but does include loading on board the vessel.

free on board (FOB)

Transportation; Boats & ships

Cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in.

flags of convenience (FOC)

Transportation; Boats & ships

The registration of ships in a country that offer favourable tax structures and regulations; also the flag representing the nation under whose jurisdiction a ship is registered. Ships are always ...

fixture

Transportation; Boats & ships

Conclusion of shipbrokers negotiations to charter a ship - an agreement.

fireman

Transportation; Boats & ships

An unlicensed member of the engine, room staff whose duties consist in standing watch in the boiler room and insuring the oil burning equipment is working properly.