|
C |
| CAF |
Currency Adjustment Factor |
| CBM |
Cubic Meters |
| CBFT (or CFT) |
Cubic Feet |
| CFR ( or C&F) |
Cost and Freight |
| CHART |
A map used by navigators |
| CHOPT |
Charterers Option |
| CHTRS |
Charterers |
| CIF |
Cost, Insurance & Freight. Seller pays all these costs to a
nominated port or place of discharge. |
| CKD |
Completely knocked down |
| COA |
Contract of Affreightment-Owners agree to accept a cost per
revenue tone for cargo carried on a specific number of voyages. |
| CIP |
Carriage and Insurance paid to…. |
| COACP |
Contract of Affreightment Charter Party |
| COB |
Closing of Business |
| COBLDN |
Closing of Business London |
| COD |
Cash On Delivery |
| COGSA |
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act |
| CONGESTION |
Port/berth delays |
| CONS |
Consumption |
| C/SNEE |
CONSIGNEE. Name of agent, company or person receiving
consignment |
| COP |
Customs Of Port |
| CP (or C/P) |
Charter Party |
| CPD |
Charterers Pay Dues |
| CPT |
Carriage Paid To |
| CQD |
Customary Quick Dispatch |
| CR |
Current Rate |
| CROB |
Cargo Remaining on Board |
| CRN |
Crane |
| CRT |
Cargo Retention Clauses, introduced by Charterers based on
shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices |
| CST |
Centistokes |
| CTR |
Container Fitted |
| D |
| DA |
Disbursement Account |
| DAF |
Deliver At Frontier |
| DAPS |
Days all Purposes (Total days for loading & discharging) |
| DAMFORDET |
Damages for Detention. Penalty if cargo is not ready when
ship arrives for working (1st day of Layman)/ This is
not detention which is charged for ships time on delay. If the
cargo is ready there is no DAMFORDET. |
| DDU |
Delivered Duty unpaid. |
| DDP |
Delivered Duty Paid. |
| DECK |
A permanent covering over a compartment, hull or any part
thereof |
| DEM |
Demurrage (Quay Rent). Money paid by the shipper for the
occupying port space beyond a specified “Free Time” period. |
| DEQ |
Delivered Ex Quay |
| DES |
Delivered Ex Ship |
| DESP |
Dispatch. Time saved, reward for quick turnaround-in dry
cargo only |
| DET |
Detention (See DAMFORDET) |
| DEV |
Deviation. Vessel departure from specified voyage course |
| DFRT |
Dead freight. Space booked by shipper or chartered on a
vessel but not used |
| DHDATSBE |
Dispatch Half Demurrage on All Time Saved Both Ends |
| DHDWTSBE |
Dispatch Half Demurrage on Working Time Saved Both Ends |
| DISCH |
Discharge |
| DK |
Deck |
| DLOSP |
Dropping Last Outwards
Sea Pilot ( Norway
) |
| DO |
Diesel Oil |
| DOLSP |
Dropping Off Last Sea Pilot ( Norway ) |
| DOP |
Dropping Outward Pilot |
| DOT |
Department of Transport |
| DNRCAOSLONL |
Discount less and Non-Returnable Cargo and/or Ship Lost or
No Lost |
| DRAUGHT (or DRAFT) |
Depth to which a ship is immersed in water. The depth varies
according to the design of the ship and will be greater or
lesser depending not only on the weight of the ship and
everything on board, but also on the density of the water in
which the ship is lying. |
| DRK |
Derrick |
| DUNNAGE |
Materials of various types, often timber or matting, placed
among the cargo for separation, and hence protection from
damage, for ventilation and, in the case of certain cargoes, to
provide space in which the types of a fork lift truck may be
inserted. |
| DWAT (or DWT) |
Deadweight. Weight of cargo, stores and water, i.e. the
difference between lightship and loaded displacement. |
| E |
| EBB |
A receding current |
| EC |
East Coast |
| EIU |
Even If Used |
| ELVENT |
Electric Ventilation |
| ETA |
Estimated Time of Arrival |
| ETC |
Estimated Time of Completion |
| ETD |
Estimated Time of Departure |
| ETS |
Estimated Time of Sailing |
| EXW |
Ex Works |
| F |
| FAS |
Free Alongside Ship. Seller delivers goods to appropriate
dock or terminal at port of embarkation and buyer covers costs
and risks of loading |
| FCA |
Free to Carrier. A modern equivalent of FAS used in
interposal transport where goods are transferred at a nominated
forwarders premise, depot or terminal but not actually on board
vessel. |
| FD (FDIS) |
Free Discharge |
| FDD |
Freight Demurrage Dead freight |
| FDESP |
Free Dispatch |
| FDEDANRSAOCLONL |
Freight Deemed Earned, Discount less And Non-Returnable
(Refundable) Ship And Or Cargo Lost Or Not Lost |
| FENDER |
A cushion, placed between ships, or between a ship and a
pier, to prevent damage |
| FEU |
Standard 40’ Container |
| FHEX |
Fridays/Holidays Excluded |
| FHINC |
Fridays/Holidays Included |
| FILO |
Free In/Liner Out. Sea freight with which the shipper pays
load costs and the carrier pays for discharge costs. |
| FIO |
Free In/Out. Freight booked FIO includes the sea freight,
but no loading/discharging costs, i.e. the chartered pays for
cost of loading/discharging cargo. |
| FIOS |
Free In/Out Stowed. As per FIO, but excludes stowage costs. |
| FIOST |
Free In/Out and Trimmed. Chartered pays for cost of
loading/discharging cargo, including stowage and trimming. |
| FIOT |
Free In/Out and Trimmed. As per FIOS but includes trimming,
e.g. the leveling of bulk cargoes. FIOS includes sea freight,
but excludes loading/discharging and stowage costs. |
| FIT |
Free In Trimmed |
| FIW |
Free In Wagon |
| FIXING |
Chartering a Vessel |
| FIXTURE |
Conclusion of shipbrokers negotiations to charter a ship –
an agreement |
| FLATPACKING |
Cargo to be presented stacked and secured as an integral
unit. |
| FLT |
Full Liner Terms |
| FMC |
Federal Maritime Commission |
| FMS |
Fathoms |
| FO1 |
For Orders |
| FO2 (IFO) |
Fuel Oil/Intermediate FO |
| FO3 |
Free Out |
| FOB |
Free on Board. Seller sees the goods “over the ship’s rail”
on to the ship which is arranged and paid for by the buyer |
| FOFFER |
Firm Offer |
| FOG |
For Our Guidance |
| FOQ |
Free On Quay |
| FOR |
Free On Rail |
| FORCE MAJEURE |
Clause limiting responsibilities of the Charterers, shippers
and receivers of cargo. |
| FORE-AND-AFT |
In a line parallel to the keel |
| FORWARD |
Toward the bow of the ship |
| FOT |
Free On truck |
| FOW1 |
First Open Water |
| FOW2 |
Free On Wharf |
| FP |
Free Critique. Clearance by the Health Authorities |
| FR |
First Refusal. First attempt at best offer that can be
matched |
| FREEBOARD |
The minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water
to the gunwale |
| FRT |
Freight. Money payable on delivery of cargo in a mercantile
condition |
| FREE DESPATCH |
If loading/discharging achieved sooner than agreed, there
will be no freight money returned. |
| FREE EXINS |
Free of any Extra Insurance ( Owners) |
| FREE OUT |
Free of discharge costs to owners. Includes sea freight
only. |
| FWAD |
Fresh Water Arrival Draft |
| FWDD |
Fresh Water Departure Draft |
| FYG |
For Your Guidance |
| FYI |
For Your Information |
| G |
| GA |
General Average |
| GEAR |
A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment |
| GLS (GLESS) |
Gearless |
| GNCN |
Guenon (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 |
| H |
| 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 Dispatch Lay Time Saved Both Ends |
| HDWTS |
Half Dispatch Working (or Weather) Time Saved |
| HHDW |
Handy Heavy dew. (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 |
Intercostals Waterway : bays, rivers, and canal 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 Organization |
| 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 |
| ITINERERY |
Route. Schedule |
| IU |
If Used |
| IUHTAUTC |
If Used, Half Time Actually To Count |
| IWL |
Institute Warranty Limits |
| K |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Layman (Lay day Canceling 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 carriers 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) |
Lump sum 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 Dunn aged |
| LT1 |
Liner Terms |
| LT2 |
Long Ton = 1,016.05 kilogram (2,240 lbs) |
| LTHH |
Liner Terms Hook/Hook |
| LW |
Low Water |
| LYCN |
Layman (Lay day Canceling Date) |
| M |
| MANIFEST |
Inventory of cargo on board |
| MB |
Merchant Broker |
| MDO (DO) |
Marine Diesel Oil |
| MIDSHIPS |
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 |
Metric Tone (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 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 tank age
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 MARKalt.PLIMSOLL LINE alt.LOAD LIME |
An internationally recognized 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 Pistol Shipping derived its
name. |
| PORT |
The left side of a ship looking forward. A harbor. |
| PRATIQUE |
License 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 |
| REVERIBLE |
(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 Tone (i.e. 1.0 metric tone 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 |
| SEAFREGHT |
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 tone) occupied by
one tone (2,240 lbs/1,000 kegs) 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 an 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 time. 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 foremost or after part of a ship |
| SUB |
Subject (to). Depending upon as a condition |
| SUPERCARGO |
Person employed by a ship owner, shipping company, chartered
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 centerline 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 side 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 |
Teen 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 Practique Or Not |
| WINDWARD |
Toward the direction from which the wind is coming |
| WIPON |
Whether In Port Or Not |
| WLTOHC |
Water Line-To-Hatch Coming |
| WOG |
Without Guarantee |
| WP |
Weather Permitting. That time during which weather prevents
working shall not count as playtime |
| WPD |
Weather Permitting Day |
| WWD |
Weather Working Day |
| WRIC |
Wire Rods In Collis |
| WWR |
When, Where Ready |
| WWWW |
Waban, Icon, Wipe. Wiping |
| Y |
| YAR |
York Antwerp Rules |
| YAW |
To swing or steel off course, as when running with a
quartering sea
|
| Z |
| Z |
UTC = GMT |
