- Industry: Government
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A restraint placed on an operation to protect the public against a health hazard. A ship may be quarantined so that it cannot leave a protected point. During the quarantine period, the Q flag is hoisted.
Industry:Transportation
A symbol placed on packages for identification purposes; generally a triangle, square, circle, etc. with letters and/or numbers and port of discharge.
Industry:Transportation
It shares and displays vessel Automated Identification System (AIS) data real–time with multiple international users through a web–based, password–protected system.
Industry:Transportation
A wedge–shaped piece of timber used to secure barrels against movement.
Industry:Transportation
(1) A stock of merchandise advanced to a dealer and located at his place of business, but with title remaining in the source of supply.(2) A shipment of goods to a consignee.
Industry:Transportation
It is an integrated, data–driven environment providing essential information to support the strategic requirements of the United States Marine Transportation System and its contribution to economic viability of the nation.
Industry:Transportation
A structure built on the shore of a harbor extending into deep water so that vessels may lie alongside. See also Dock and Pier.
Industry:Transportation
The sovereign power to take property for a necessary public use, with reasonable compensation.
Industry:Transportation
