Sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger（）to an old friend or a relative.

It’s（）to stow optional cargo in the lower hold．You’d better give it block stowage in the tweendecks，then it can be easily discharged either at Shanghai，or Dalian or Tianjin.

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

（）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.

The（）may examine or re-examine the goods or take samples from them straightaway in the absence of the consignee or the consignor whenever it considers this necessary.

The Shipowner must not stow goods on deck（）there is a trade usage to that effect or the Charterer has given his express or implied consent.

It is customary in shipping practice to quote freight rates（）weight or measurement,ship’s option.

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.

What is the most important when it comes to a good job: money, colleagues, boss or the working environment?

（） is the place to store the goods imported or in transit, without paying under custom’s supervision