ABBREVIATION

MEANING

General Average

A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment

Gearless

Gencon (GENERAL CONDITIONS)

Grain (Capacity)

Gas Oil

Grain Capacity. Cubic capacity in 'grain'

Geographical Rotation. Ports in order of calling

Geared

Gross Registered Tonnage

Good, Safe Berth

Good, Safe Port

Guarantee

The upper edge of a ship's sides

Second Half

Hatch

Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a Bill of Lading

An opening in a ship's deck fitted with a watertight cover

Harmless Bulk Fertilizer

Half Despatch Lay Time Saved Both Ends

Half Despatch Working (or Weather) Time Saved

Handy Heavy d.w. (Scrap)

T/C Remuneration

Heavy Metal Scraps

Hold

A compartment below deck in a large vessel, used solely for carrying cargo

The main body of a ship

High Water

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

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

International Maritime Organisation

Goods carried below and/or on deck

Indication

Carriage of a commodity by different modes of transport, i.e. sea, road, rail and air within a single journey

(Refer to comments in covering statement on front page A-F)

International Transport Workers Federation (Trade Unions). Complies on crewing

Route.Schedule

If Used

If Used, Half Time Actually To Count

Institute Warranty Limits

The centreline of a ship running fore and aft; the backbone of a vessel

A measurement of speed equal to one nautical mile (6,076 feet) per hour

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.

To hold goods in position by use of Ropes, Wires, Chains or Straps etc.

Latitude. The distance north or south of the equator measured and expressed in degrees.

Laycan (Layday Cancelling Date)

Time at Charterers disposal for purpose of loading/discharging

Letter of Credit

Lowest Current Rate

The side sheltered from the wind

The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward

The sideways movement of the ship caused by either wind or current

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%

Retention of property until outstanding debt is paid

Liquefied Natural Gas

Length Overall of the vessel

SEE PLIMSOLL LINE

Lloyds Open Form

A record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed

Letter of Indemnity

The distance in degrees east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England

Last Open Water

Lumpsum Freight. Money paid to Shipper for a charter of a ship (or portion) up to stated limit irrespective of quantity of cargo

Lashed Secured Dunnaged

Liner Terms

Long Ton = 1,016.05 kilogram (2,240 lbs)

Liner Terms Hook/Hook

Low Water

Laycan (Layday Cancelling Date)

Inventory of cargo on board

Merchant Broker

Marine Diesel Oil

Approximately in the location equally distant from the bow and stern

Minimum/Maximum (cargo quantity)

Memorandum of Agreement

More or Less Charterers Option

More or Less Owners Option

An arrangement for securing a ship to a mooring buoy or pier

Mertic Tonne (i.e. 1,000 kilos)

Motor Vessel / Merchant Vessel

Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground

Nautical Mile. One minute of latitude; approximately 6,076 feet - about 1/8 longer than the statute mile of 5,280 feet

The art and science of conducting a ship safely from one point to another

National Cargo Bureau

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

(Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected, then saved days will not be added to discharge time allowed.

Notice of Readiness

Net Restricted Tonnage

New York Produce Exchange

Owners Option

Ore/Bulk/Oil Vessel

Open Shelter Deck

Over the side or out of the ship

Owners

Protection and Indemnity Insurance

Past Us

Period of Charter

Part Cargo

Percent

Per Day Pro Rata

By the Day

By Itself

Per Hatch Per Day

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.

The left side of a ship looking forward. A harbour.

Licence or permission to use a port

Introduction to a charter party

Estimated Account

Plus Us

Per Weather Working Day

Receiver

Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed

(Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected at load port, then days saved can be added to discharge operations.

Remaining On Board

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.

Saturday P.M.

Safe Berth

Single Decker

Costs charged for transporting goods over the sea. This does not cover haulage or loading/discharging costs but the sea transport only

Statement of condition of the vessel (valid certificates, fully equipped and manned etc.)

Self Discharging

Are usually 12.0 meter flat bed road trailers

Stowage Factor. Cubic space (measurement tonne) occupied by one tonne (2,240 lbs/1,000 kgs) of cargo

Sundays/Holidays Included

Sundays/Holidays Excluded

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.

Satellite Navigation - A form of position finding using radio transmissions from satellites with sophisticated on-board automatic equipment

Shipper Owned Container

Statement of Facts

Safe Port

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

Signing and Releasing Bill of Lading

Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Excluded

Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Included

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.

Right side of a ship when facing the front or forward end.

Subject to Enough Merchandise (Availability of cargo). Also, the forward most part of the bow.

The aformost or after part of a ship

Subject (to). Depending upon as a condition

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.

Salt Water Arrival Draft

Salt Water Departure Draft

At right angles to the centreline of the ship

The periodic rise and fall of water level in the oceans

Time after which legal claims will not be entered

To Be Named / To Be Nominated

Time Charter - Owners agree to hire a particular ship for a set length of time and provide technical management, crewing etc.

Time Charter Party

Standard 20' Container

The sides of a ship between the waterline and the deck; sometimes referring to onto or above the deck

Fore and aft balance of a ship

Total

Tween Decker

Unless Sooner Commenced

Unless Used

Unless Used In Which Case Time Actually Used To Count

Vessel Pays Dues

A line painted on a hull which shows the point to which a ship sinks when it is properly trimmed

Movement of a ship through water such as headway, sternway or leeway

Whether Customs Cleared Or Not

Whether In Berth Or Not

Whether In Free Pratique Or Not

Toward the direction from which the wind is coming

Whether In Port Or Not

Water Line-To-Hatch Coaming

Without Guarantee

Weather Permitting. That time during which weather prevents working shall not count as laytime

Weather Permitting Day

Weather Working Day

Wire Rods In Collis

When, Where Ready

Wibon, Wccon, Wifpon, Wipon

York Antwerp Rules

To swing or steer off course, as when running with a quartering sea

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