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GA =
General Average
GEAR =
A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment
GLS (GLESS) =
Gearless
GNCN =
Gencon (GENERAL CONDITIONS)
GN (or GR) =
Grain (Capacity)
GO =
Gas Oil
GP =
Grain Capacity. Cubic capacity in 'grain'
GR =
Geographical Rotation. Ports in order of calling
GRD =
Geared
GRT =
Gross Registered Tonnage
GSB =
Good, Safe Berth
GSP =
Good, Safe Port
GTEE =
Guarantee
GUNWALE =
The upper edge of a ship's sides
2H =
Second Half
H
HA =
Hatch
HAGUE RULES =
Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a Bill of Lading
HATCH =
An opening in a ship's deck fitted with a watertight cover
HBF =
Harmless Bulk Fertilizer
HDLTSBENDS =
Half Despatch Lay Time Saved Both Ends
HDWTS =
Half Despatch Working (or Weather) Time Saved
HHDW =
Handy Heavy d.w. (Scrap)
HIRE =
T/C Remuneration
HMS =
Heavy Metal Scraps
HO =
Hold
HOLD =
A compartment below deck in a large vessel, used solely for carrying cargo
HULL =
The main body of a ship
HW =
High Water
I
ICW =
Intercoastal Waterway : bays, rivers, and canals along the coasts (such as
the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts), connected so that vessels may travel
without going into the sea
IMDG =
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IMO =
International Maritime Organisation
IN &/OR OVER =
Goods carried below and/or on deck
IND =
Indication
INTERMODAL =
Carriage of a commodity by different modes of transport, i.e. sea, road, rail
and air within a single journey
INCOTERMS =
(Refer to comments in covering statement on front page A-F)
ITF =
International Transport Workers Federation (Trade Unions). Complies on crewing
ITINERARY =
Route.Schedule
IU =
If Used
IUHTAUTC =
If Used, Half Time Actually To Count
IWL =
Institute Warranty Limits
K
KEEL =
The centreline of a ship running fore and aft; the backbone of a vessel
KNOT =
A measurement of speed equal to one nautical mile (6,076 feet) per hour
L
LANE METER =
A method of measuring the space capacity of Ro/Ro ships whereby each unit of
space (Linear Meter) is represented by an area of deck 1.0 meter in length
x 2.0 meters in width.
LASH =
To hold goods in position by use of Ropes, Wires, Chains or Straps etc.
LAT =
Latitude. The distance north or south of the equator measured and expressed
in degrees.
LAYCAN =
Laycan (Layday Cancelling Date)
LAYTIME =
Time at Charterers disposal for purpose of loading/discharging
L/C =
Letter of Credit
LCR =
Lowest Current Rate
LEE =
The side sheltered from the wind
LEEWARD =
The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward
LEEWAY =
The sideways movement of the ship caused by either wind or current
LF =
Load Factor. Percentage of cargo or passengers carries e.g. 4,000 tons carried
on a vessel of 10,000 capacity has a load factor of 40%
LIEN =
Retention of property until outstanding debt is paid
LNG =
Liquefied Natural Gas
LOA =
Length Overall of the vessel
LOAD LINE =
SEE PLIMSOLL LINE
LOF =
Lloyds Open Form
LOG =
A record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed
LOI =
Letter of Indemnity
LONGITUDE =
The distance in degrees east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England
LOW =
Last Open Water
LS (or LUMPS) =
Lumpsum Freight. Money paid to Shipper for a charter of a ship (or portion)
up to stated limit irrespective of quantity of cargo
LSD =
Lashed Secured Dunnaged
LT1 =
Liner Terms
LT2 =
Long Ton = 1,016.05 kilogram (2,240 lbs)
LTHH =
Liner Terms Hook/Hook
LW =
Low Water
LYCN =
Laycan (Layday Cancelling Date)
M
MANIFEST =
Inventory of cargo on board
MB =
Merchant Broker
MDO (DO) =
Marine Diesel Oil
MIDSHIP =
Approximately in the location equally distant from the bow and stern
MIN/MAX =
Minimum/Maximum (cargo quantity)
MOA =
Memorandum of Agreement
MOLCHOPT =
More or Less Charterers Option
MOLOO =
More or Less Owners Option
MOORING =
An arrangement for securing a ship to a mooring buoy or pier
MT =
Mertic Tonne (i.e. 1,000 kilos)
M/V =
Motor Vessel / Merchant Vessel
N
NAABSA =
Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground
NM = Nautical Mile. One minute of latitude; approximately 6,076 feet - about
1/8 longer than the statute mile of 5,280 feet
NAVIGATION = The art and science of conducting a ship safely from one point
to another
NCB =
National Cargo Bureau
NESTING = Implies that cargo is presented stacked in the contour of similarly
shaped cargo, it may be likened to a stack of plates. This is particularly
relevant
in the presentation of tankage strakes for transport
NON-REVERSIBLE = (Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected, then
saved days will not be added to discharge time allowed.
NOR = Notice of Readiness
NRT =
Net Restricted Tonnage
NYPE =
New York Produce Exchange
O
OO =
Owners Option
OBO = Ore/Bulk/Oil Vessel
OSH =
Open Shelter Deck
OVERBOARD =
Over the side or out of the ship
OWS =
Owners
P
P&I =
Protection and Indemnity Insurance
PASTUS =
Past Us
PC =
Period of Charter
PCGO =
Part Cargo
PCT =
Percent
PDPR =
Per Day Pro Rata
PERDIEM =
By the Day
PER SE =
By Itself
PHPD =
Per Hatch Per Day
PLIMSOLL MARK =
alt.
PLIMSOLL LINE =
alt.
LOAD LINE =
An internationally recognised line painted on the side of merchant ships. When
a ship is loaded, the water level is not supposed to go above the line. Water
can reach different parts of the line as its temperature and saltiness varies
with the season and location. From where Plimsoll Shipping derived its name.
PORT =
The left side of a ship looking forward. A harbour.
PRATIQUE =
Licence or permission to use a port
PREAMBLE =
Introduction to a charter party
PROFORMA =
Estimated Account
PUS =
Plus Us
PWWD =
Per Weather Working Day
R
RCVR =
Receiver
RECAP =
Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed
REVERSIBLE =
(Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected at load port, then days
saved can be added to discharge operations.
ROB =
Remaining On Board
RT =
Revenue Tonne (i.e. 1.0 metric tonne or 1.0 cubic meter, whichever greater).
The overall RT is calculated on a line by line basis of the Packing List using
the largest amount. The overall freight liability is calculated on the total
RT amount, multiplied by the freight rate.
S
SATPM =
Saturday P.M.
SB =
Safe Berth
SD (or SID) =
Single Decker
SEAFREIGHT =
Costs charged for transporting goods over the sea. This does not cover haulage
or loading/discharging costs but the sea transport only
SEAWORTHINESS =
Statement of condition of the vessel (valid certificates, fully equipped and
manned etc.)
SELFD =
Self Discharging
SEMI-TRAILERS =
Are usually 12.0 meter flat bed road trailers
SF =
Stowage Factor. Cubic space (measurement tonne) occupied by one tonne (2,240
lbs/1,000 kgs) of cargo
SHINC = Sundays/Holidays Included
SHEX =
Sundays/Holidays Excluded
SKIDS =
Are bearers (timber or steel) positioned under the cargo to enable forklift
handling at port, and for ease of rigging and lashing on board ship.
SN =
Satellite Navigation - A form of position finding using radio transmissions
from satellites with sophisticated on-board automatic equipment
SOC =
Shipper Owned Container
SOF =
Statement of Facts
SP =
Safe Port
SPIDERING =
Is the strengthening of circular tanks for transport, this prevents the tanks
from becoming warped. The tanks are strengthened with steel or wood crossbeams
giving a "spider" appearance
SRBL =
Signing and Releasing Bill of Lading
SSHEX =
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Excluded
SSHINC (or SATSHINC) =
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Included
STABILITY =
It is paramount that a vessel is stable in all aspects at all times. When cargo
is loaded/discharged, the stability is monitored by a computer, which takes
into account the weight and position of cargo within the vessel.
STARBOARD =
Right side of a ship when facing the front or forward end.
STEM =
Subject to Enough Merchandise (Availability of cargo). Also, the forward most
part of the bow.
STERN =
The aformost or after part of a ship
SUB =
Subject (to). Depending upon as a condition
SUPERCARGO =
Person employed by a ship owner, shipping company, charterer of a ship or shipper
of goods to supervise cargo handling operations. Often called a port captain.
SWAD = Salt Water Arrival Draft
SWDD =
Salt Water Departure Draft
T
THWARTSHIPS
= At right angles to the centreline of the ship
TIDE =
The periodic rise and fall of water level in the oceans
TIME BAR =
Time after which legal claims will not be entered
TBN =
To Be Named / To Be Nominated
TC =
Time Charter - Owners agree to hire a particular ship for a set length of
time and provide technical management, crewing etc.
TCP =
Time Charter Party
TEU =
Standard 20' Container
TOPSIDES =
The sides of a ship between the waterline and the deck; sometimes referring
to onto or above the deck
TRIM =
Fore and aft balance of a ship
TTL =
Total
TW =
Tween Decker
U
USC =
Unless Sooner Commenced
UU = Unless Used
UUIWCTAUTC =
Unless Used In Which Case Time Actually Used To Count
V
VPD =
Vessel Pays Dues
W
WATERLINE =
A line painted on a hull which shows the point to which a ship sinks when
it is properly trimmed
WAY =
Movement of a ship through water such as headway, sternway or leeway
WCCON =
Whether Customs Cleared Or Not
WIBON =
Whether In Berth Or Not
WIFPON =
Whether In Free Pratique Or Not
WINDWARD =
Toward the direction from which the wind is coming
WIPON =
Whether In Port Or Not
WLTOHC =
Water Line-To-Hatch Coaming
WOG =
Without Guarantee
WP =
Weather Permitting. That time during which weather prevents working shall not
count as laytime
WPD =
Weather Permitting Day
WWD =
Weather Working Day
WRIC =
Wire Rods In Collis
WWR =
When, Where Ready
WWWW =
Wibon, Wccon, Wifpon, Wipon
Y
YAR =
York Antwerp Rules
YAW =
To swing or steer off course, as when running with a quartering sea
Z
UTC = GMT
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