- Industry: Government
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This is part of the National Strategy for Maritime Security program. The plan establishes a comprehensive plan to secure the maritime supply chain.
Industry:Transportation
This is part of the National Strategy for Maritime Security program. The plan engages non–Federal input to assist with the development and implementation of maritime security policies resulting from National Security Presidential Directive 41/HSPD–13.
Industry:Transportation
It is a naval organization with members who are trained to establish and provide advice for safe passage of merchant ships worldwide, during times of peace, tension, crisis and war. NCAGS personnel act as a liaison between military commanders and the civil authorities. During war, the NCAGS organization may be responsible for establishing a convoy.
Industry:Transportation
National Cargo Bureau, established in 1952 as a non-profit marine surveying organization that inspects and surveys ships and cargoes incidental to loading and discharging. It issues certificates as evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Dangerous Cargo Act and the Rules and Regulations for Bulk Grain Cargo.
Industry:Transportation
U.S. Customs’ master computer system, “Automated Commercial Systems.” Now being replaced by the Automated Commercial Environment system.
Industry:Transportation
U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.
Industry:Transportation
The warehouse or public stores to which samples of imported goods are taken to be inspected, analyzed, weighed, etc. by examiners or appraisers.
Industry:Transportation
American Standards Committee X12 responsible for developing EDI standards for the United States.
Industry:Transportation
A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.
Industry:Transportation
A chartering term referring to when a vessel will work.
Industry:Transportation
