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Boats & ships

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

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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 practise for fair trading in international commerce. Is headquartered in Geneva.

Gas tanker

Transportation; Boats & ships

Specially designed for the transport of condensed (liquefied) gases. The most important gases are: ammonia, ethylene, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), which consists mainly of methane, and is cooled to a ...

Gangway

Transportation; Boats & ships

A narrow portable platform used as a passage, by persons entering or leaving a vessel moored alongside a pier or quay.

Gang

Transportation; Boats & ships

A term used to describe a selected work force or team that works as a team in a harbour environment, usually in stevedoring.

Freight tonne

Transportation; Boats & ships

The greater weight or measurement of goods where 1 tonne is equal to 1,000kg or 1 cubic metre.

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