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| N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
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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 |
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| 2H |
Second Half |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| KEEL |
The centerline 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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