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AAAA = ALWAYS AFLOAT ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE
AAOSA = ALWAYS AFLOAT OR SAFELY AGROUND
ACOD = AFTER COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE
ACOL = AFTER COMPLETION OF LOADING
ADA = ALL DETAILS ABOUT
A/E = ACCEPT/EXCEPT
AFF = AFTER FULLY FIXING
AFMT = AFTER FIXING MAIN TERMS
AHL = ALTERNATIVE HOLD LOAD
AHL = AUSTRALIAN HOLD LADDERS
AOH = AFTER OFFICE HOURS
APS = ARRIVAL PILOT STATION
APS = ALL PURPOSES
APT = AFT PEAK TANK
AQIS = AUSTRALIAN QUARANTINE INSPECTION SERVICE
ARA = ANTWERP / ROTTERDAM / AMSTERDAM
ATA = ACTUAL TIME OF ARRIVAL
ATB = ACTUAL TIME OF BERTHING
ATDNSHINC = ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS INCLUDED
ATS = ALL TIME SAVED
ATUTC = ACTUAL TIME USED TO COUNT
AWIWL = ALWAYS WITHIN INSTITUTE WARRANTY LIMITS
BAF = BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR
BB = BALLAST BONUS
BBB= BEFORE BREAKING BULK
BBC = BAREBOAT CHARTER
BCI = BALTIC CAPESIZE INDEX
BDI = BATIC DRY INDEX
BDI = BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE
BDMT = BOND DRIED METRIC TONNE
BE = BOTH ENDS
BHP = BRAKE HORSE POWER
BIMCO = BALTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CONFERENCE
BL = BILL OF LADING
BOD = BUNKER ON DELIVERY
BOD = BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOP = BALANCE OF PERIOD
BOR = BUNKER ON REDELIVERY
BPI = BALTIC PANAMAX INDEX
BSI = BALTIC SUPRAMAX INDEX
BT = BERTH TERMS
BTB = BACK TO BACK
BTW = BY THE WAY
BW = BRACKISH WATER
CAF = CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR
CBT = CLEAN BALLAST TANK
CHABE = CHARTERERS AGENTS BOTH ENDS
CIF = COST INSURANCE & FREIGHT
CJK = CHANGJIANGKOU
CKD = COMPLETELY KNOCKED DOWN
COA = CONTRACT OF AFFREIGHTMENT
COB = CLOSE OF BUSINESS
COD = CASH ON DELIVERY
COGSA = CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT
CP = CHARTER PARTY
CQD = CUSTOMARY QUICK DESPATCH
CV = CONSECUTIVE VOYAGES
CV = CURRICULUM VITAE
C/V/E = COMMUNICATION / VICTUALLING / ENTERTAINMENTS
D/A = DISBURSEMENT ACCOUNTS
DBCT = DALRYMPLE BAY COAL TERMINAL
DD = DRY-DOCKING
DHD = DESPATCH HALF DEMURRAGE
DIOT = DAY INCLUDING OVERTIME
DLOSP = DROPPING LAST OUTWARD SEA PILOT
DNRVAOCLONL = DISCOUNTLESS NON-RETURNABLE VESSEL AND/OR CARGO LOST OR NOT LOST
DO = DELIVERY ORDER
DOC = DOCUMENTS OF COMPLIANCE
DWAT = DEADWEIGHT ALL TOLD
DWCC = DEADWEIGHT CARGO CAPACITY
DWT = DEADWEIGHT TONNAGE
EIU = EVEN IF USED
ETA = EXPECTED/ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL
ETCD = EXPECTED/ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION OF DISCHARGE
ETCL = EXPECTED/ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION OF LOADING
ETD = EXPECTED/ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE
ETR = EXPECTED/ESTIMATED TIME OF READINESS
FAS = FREE ALONGSIDE SHI
FCC = FIRST CLASS CHARTERERS
F/D/D = FREIGHT / DEAD-FREIGHT / DEMURRAGE
FDEDANRSAOCLONL = FREIGHT DEEMED EARNED, DISCOUTLESS AND NON-RETURNABLE SHIP AND/OR CARGO LOST OR NOT LOST
FFA = FORWARD FREIGHT AGREEMENT
FHINC = FRIDAYS AND HOLIDAYS INCLUDED
FILO = FREE IN LINER OUT
FIOST = FREE IN OUT STOWED AND TRIMMED
FLT = FULL LINER TERMS
FME = FORCE MAJEURE EXCEPTED
FMP = FLOW MOISTURE POINT
F/N = FIXTURE NOTE
FOB = FREE ON BOARD
FONASBA = FEDERATION OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF SHIP-BROKERS AND AGENTS
FP = FREE PRATIQUE
FPT = FORE PEAK TANK
FWA = FRESH WATER ALLOWANCE
FWAD = FRESH WATER ARRIVAL DRAFT
FWDD = FRESH WATER DEPARTURE DRAFT
GA = GENERAL ARRANGEMENT (PLAN)
GA = GENERAL AVERAGE
G/B = GRAIN/BALE
GBFS = GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG
GMT – GREEN METRIC TON
GMT = GREENWICH MEAN TIME
GRT = GROSS REGISTERED TON / TONNAGE
GSB = GOOD SAFE BERTH
GSP = GOOD SAFE PORT
HBI = HOT BRIQUETTED IRON
H/H = HOLD/HATCH
HMS = HEAVY METAL SCRAP
HRC = HOT ROLLED COIL
HVR = HAGUE-VISBY RULES
HW = HIGH WATER
IAC = INCLUDING ADDRESS COMMISSION
IACS = INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
IAGW = IF ALL GOING WELL
ICS = THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SHIPBROKERS
ILOHC = IN LIEU OF HOLD CLEANING
IMDG = INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS CODE
IMO = INTER-GOVERNMENTAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
IMO = INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
IOF = IRON ORE FINE
ISPS = INTERNATIONAL SHIPS & PORT SECURITY SYSTEM
ITF = INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT WORKERS FEDERATION
IUATUTC = IF USED ACTUAL TIME USED TO COUNT
IUHTAUTC = IF USED HALF TIME ACTUALLY USED TO COUNT
IWL = INSTITUTE WARRENTY LIMITS
LBP = LENGTH BETWEEN PERPENDICULARS
LL = LADEN LEG
LLP = LLOYD’S LAW REPORTS
LMAA = LONDON MARITIME ARBITRATORS ASSOCIATION
LOA = LENGTH OVERALL
LOF = LLOYDS OPEN FORM
LOI = LETTER OF INDEMNITY
LO/LO = LIFT-ON/LIFT-OFF
LR = LLOYD’S REGISTER
L/S = LUMPSUM
L/S/D = LASHING / SECURING / DUNNAGE
LT = LOCAL TIME
LTSBE = LAYTIME SAVED BOTH ENDS
M/E = MAIN ENGINE
MOA = MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
MOLCO = MORE OR LESS CHARTERERS OPTION
MOLOO = MORE OR LESS OWNERS OPTION
MPP = MULTI-PURPOSES
M/R = MATE’S RECEIPT
MT = METRIC TON
MV = MOTOR VESSEL
NAABSA = NOT ALWAYS AFLOAT BUT SAFELY AGROUND
NB = NEW BUILDING
NCV = NO COMMERCIAL VALUE
> NDAS = NO DIESEL AT SEA
NM = NAUTICAL MILE
NOR = NOTICE OF READINESS
NRT = NETT REGISTERED TON / TONNAGE
NTC EIU = NOT TO COUNT EVEN IF USED
NYPE = NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE
O/A = ON/ABOUT
OAP = OVER-AGED PREMIUM
OBO = ORE/BULK/OIL CARRIER
P&I = PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY
PBG = PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE
PDPR = PER DAY PRO RATA
P/E = PURCHASE ENQUIRY
PF CP = PROFORMA CHARTER PARTY
PG = PERSIAN GULF
PHPD = PER HATCH PER DAY
PICO = PORT IN CHARTERERS OPTION
PMO = PASSING MUSCAT OUTWARD
PMPR = PER MONTH PRO RATA
PNC = PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
PPP = PURCHASING POWER PARITY
PSC = PORT STATE CONTROL
PWWD = PER WEATHER WORKING DAY
ROB = REMAINING ON BOARD
RO/RO = ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF
RPM = REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
RV = ROUND VOYAGE
SAFE = STATE ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE
SASHEX = SATURDAY AFTERNOON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED / EXCLUDED
SBM = SINGLE BUOY MOORING
SBM = SOYBEAN MEAL
SBP = SAFE BERTH PORT
SBT = SEGREGATED BALLAST TANK
SDBC = SINGLE DECK BULK CARRIER
SDR = SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHT
SF = STOWAGE FACTOR
SG = SPECIFIC GRAVITY
SHEX = SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED / EXCLUDED
SHINC = SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS INCLUDED
SINCHEX = SUNDAYS INCLUDED HOLIDAYS EXCLUDED
SMC = SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
SOF = STATEMENT OF FACTS
S/R = SIGNING/RELEASING
SS = SPECIAL SURVEY
SSW = SUMMER SEA WATER
STBC = SELF TRIMMING BULK CARRIER
SWAD = SEA WATER ARRIVAL DRAFT
SWL = SAFE WORKING LOAD
TBA = TO BE ADVISED
TBF = TO BE FOR
TBMA = TO BE MUTUALLY AGREED
TBN = TO BE NOMINATED / NOTIFIED
TBRN = TO BE RE-NAMED
TC = TIME CHARTER
TCE = TIME CHARTER EQUIVALENT
TCT = TIME CHARTER TRIP
TIP = TAKING INWARD PILOT
TML = TRANSPORTABLE MOISTURE LIMIT
TO = TOP OFF
TPC = TONNE PER CENTIMETRE (IMMERSION)
TPI = TONNE PER INCH (IMMERSION)
TT = TURN TIME
UCAE = UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES ALWAYS EXCEPTED
UKC = UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE
USC = UNLESS SOONER COMMENCED
UU = UNLESS USED
UUIWCTAUTC = UNLESS USED IN WHICH CASE TIME ACTUALLY USED TO COUNT
UW = UNIT WEIGHT
VC = VOYAGE CHARTER
VLOC = VERY LARGE ORE CARRIER
WCYO = WHAT CAN YOU OFFER
WCYP = WHAT CAN YOU PROPOSE
WIBON = WHETHER IN BERTH OR NOT
WICCON = WHETHER IN CUSTOM CLEARANCE OR NOT
WIFPON = WHETHER IN FREE PRACTIQUE OR NOT
WIPON = WHETHER IN PORT OR NOT
WLTHC = WATER LINE TO TOP OF HATCH-COAMING
WOG = WITHOUT GUARANTEE
WP = WEATHER PERMITTING
WTS = WORKING TIME SAVED
WW = WORLDWIDE
WWR = WHEN WHERE READY
WWWW = WIBON / WIPON / WICCON / WIFPON
XMBT = EXCLUDING MOTOR BLOCK TURNING
YAR = YORK ANTWERP RULES
YCDBBSOYB = YOU CAN’T DO BUSINESS BY SITTING ON YOUR BUM
