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Boats & ships
Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.
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reversible -time
Transportation; Boats & ships
Option for charterers to add together time allowed for loading & discharging relative to terms of a particular charter party.
return cargo
Transportation; Boats & ships
A cargo which enables a ship to return loaded to the port or area where her previous cargo was loaded.
reefer box
Transportation; Boats & ships
An insulated shipping container designed to carry cargoes requiring temperature control. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit, which is connected to the ship's electrical power supply.
refrigerator ship (REEFER)
Transportation; Boats & ships
A vessel designed to carry goods requiring refrigeration, such as meat and fruit. A reefer ship has insulated holds into which cold air is passed at the temperature appropriate to the goods being ...
purser
Transportation; Boats & ships
A ship's officer who is in charge of accounts, especially on a passenger ship. Nowadays referred to as the Hotel Manager of most cruise ships.
platform supply vessel (PSV)
Transportation; Boats & ships
Carries supplies to drilling units or installations during field development or production.
