Routers perform the decision process that selects what path a packet takes. These （ ） layer devices participate it the collection and distribution of network-layer information, and perform Layer 3 switching based on the contents of the network layer （ ） of each packet. You can connect the routers directly by point-to-point （ ） or local-area networks, or you can connect them by LAN or WAN switches. These Layer 2 switches unfortunately do not have the capability to hold Layer 3 （ ） information or to select the path taken by a packet through analysis of its Layer 3 destination address. Thus, Layer 2 switches be involved in the Layer 3 packet （ ） decision process.

A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to（）.

When your vessel is on or near the path of an approaching tropical storm the（）.

（）is entitled to enter into，with a shipper，any agreement，stipulation，condition，reservation or exception as to the responsibility and liability of the carrier or the ship for the loss of or damage to，or in connection with，the custody and care and handling of the goods prior to the loading on，and subsequent to the discharge from，the ship on which the goods are carried by sea.

（）shall be liable for loss of and damage to the Vessel and／or goods arising or resulting from inaccuracies in stating the description，quantity，weight，measurement or contents.

The goal, which they are unlikely to live to see , is tocure, prevent or manage all diseasesin the next 80or so years.

（）, or drum is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes which will fasten the ship to the shore.

A salvor may be（）the whole or part of the payment due under Salvage Convention to the extent that the salvage operations have become necessary or more difficult because of fault or neglect on his part or if the salvor has been guilty of fraud or other dishonest conduct.

（） system is arranged to ensure that water can be drawn from any tank or the sea and discharged to any other tank or the sea as required to trim the vessel.

Strainers, sometimes called （）, are devices designed to prevent the passage of unwanted solids into or further along a system.

Never（）the lifeboat or lifecraft disengaging locks or hydrostatic release gears because it can cause them to fail to function.

Never（）the lifeboat or lifecraft disengaging hocks or hydrostatic release gears because it can cause them to fail to function.