An action wherein a shipperconsignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo. Index of this nautical glossary index aback 10 abaft 10 abaft the beam 10 abeam 10 able bodied seamen 10 aboard 10 about 10 about ship 10. Said of the bearing of an object which bears between the beam and the stern further back than the ships middle. United states maritime service training manual, war shipping administration, ncornell maritime press, 1944 websters encyclopedic unabridged dictionary of the english language, new york.
Charles desmond, 1919, wooden shipbuilding, new york. In 1993, to assist the nato terminology coordinator tc with the updating of aap15, the. Winter rules local rule whereby the lie of the ball may be improved within specified areas due to extreme conditions of the course. Guidance on nato terminology in preparation background 1. A glossary of marine terms put together by handy mariner as a reference to all things nautical. Whether you are new to the transportation industry, are a seasoned veteran, or just want to better understand transportation terminology, this comprehensive reference guide is for you. In any industry, the same terminology can be the difference between success or failure. Frederick hocker, 1991, the development of a bottombased shipbuilding tradition in northwestern europe and the new world, phd dissertation, department of. Gramercy books, 1989 chris, maritime historian of hayward, ca. Glossary of international shipping terms a8a manifest a form issued by a licensed customs broker which allows ccra to monitor in bond shipments as they move through canada. Glossary of customs and trade terms b bl abbreviation for bill of lading. Multipurpose ship general cargo ship which can also carry containers.
Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. Pdf dictionary of nautical words and terms leonam l s. Illustrated glossary of ship and boat terms oxford handbooks. Use maritime to describe anything involving the sea and ships. A sail is aback when sheeted to windward, or when the wind comes on what should be its lee side. The centre of the vessel, with reference to her length or breadth. An instrument that measures the amount of current, in amperes, in an electrical circuit. Download dictionary of maritime and transportation terms ebook free in pdf and epub format.
This glossary aims at collecting the existing knowledge on requirements engineering terminology and defining the core terminology carefully and consistently. Container terminology and glossarycsi container services. Certificate issued by a surveyor pursuant to an inspection confirming a container is suitable. Pdf dictionary of maritime and transportation terms. The inquiry is primarily conducted between members of the crew. Be careful though, using too many british words can make you sound like a wanker. Maritime definition, connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc. Ab or able bodied seaman a member of the deck crew who is able to perform all the duties of an experienced seamen. Glossary of medical terms list of combining forms, prefixes. Liner vessel serving a regular defined route or trade, following a published sailing schedule. This be a fair and true listing of words having to do with ships and sailing, 225 of them in all.
From the seafarers and staff of the greek merchant marine, the largest merchant fleet in the world. This is a comprehensive glossary of terms relating to shipbuilding and sailing. The area immediately in front of or behind a wharf shed on which cargo is lifted. Analysis of terminology terms in multilingual terminology dictionary. Coc is the opposite of an soc, and will generate demurrage and detentions costs which an soc will not. Systematic translations of terminology into major languages other than english are missing completely. Maritime terms international educational institution in. Maritime, shipping, chartering, yachting, sailing, nautical, marine engineering, shipbuilding, law, offshore, information and communications technologies and related areas. Benefitinkind bik benefitinkind is the amount of tax a driver pays for their company. Wood any club that has the general characteristics of a woodenheaded club. An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers.
Glossary of maritime terms american association of port. Glossary of medical terms list of combining forms, prefixes and suffixes a a away from, no, not ab away from abdomino abdomenable capable aborto premature expulsion of viable foetus abrado, abraso scrape abrupto broken away from ab away from abscesso collection of pus absorpto suck up ac towardac pertaining to acantho spiny, thorny. The voltage cycles between positive and negative at a regulated frequency cycles per second measured in hertz. A relative term used to describe the location of one object in relation to another, in which the object described is farther aft than the other thus, the mainmast is abaft the foremast in back. Maritime inquiry an inquiry conducted by maritime and legal authorities following an accident or nearaccident at sea, resulting in a maritime declaration. Alternating current is a form of pulsing electricity supplied by alternators. A point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, toward the stern relative to an object or point of reference abaft the fore hatch. The purpose of such hearings is to uncover the cause of accident or mishap. Directive on the nato terminology programme pending approval c. Maritime definition of maritime by the free dictionary. See the further reading section for additional words and references. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology for general use by all dod components.
Acockbill a term used to indicate that the anchor is clear of the hawse pipe and suspended above the water, ready for letting go. Weve gathered the largest british dictionary on the internet. A maritime museum would probably be located in a coastal town, and stuffed full of historic boats, oars, life preservers, and fishing gear. Pdf maritime english is an umbrella term which refers to the english language used by seafarers both at sea and in port and by individuals working in. Read dictionary of maritime and transportation terms online, read in mobile or kindle. In 1993, to assist the nato terminology coordinator tc. The oow maritime dictionary is updated at frequent intervals. Cm200337as1, 22 may 2003 nato policy for standardization of terminology b. The middle of a vessel, either longitudinally or transversely. Port charge relating to a vessel moored at approved anchorage site in a harbor.
Index of this nautical glossary index aback 10 abaft 10 abaft the beam 10 abeam 10 able bodied seamen 10 aboard 10 about 10 about ship 10 aboveboard 10 above deck 10 abox 10 abreast 10 abyss 10 access hole 10 accommodation 10 acockbill, acockbell 10 addendum 10 admeasurement 10. These terms come mainly from the great age of sailing ships, the 16th to 18th centuries, and almost all hail from the two great seafaring peoples of the day, those being the brave english and the most hated dutch. Glossary of maritime terms this glossary of maritime terms is offered as an aid to better understanding what is meant by those who make their living from ports and ships. Containers or other goods are lifted on board and ashore by cranes. Fleet terminology discover to help you cut through the jargon, weve put together this short glossary explaining some of the key expressions youll encounter during the course of operating a company vehicle. Dictionary of warehouse management and fulfillment terminology. International code for the safe carriage of packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium and highlevel radioactive wastes on. Dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Glossary of shipping terms maritime administration. The more cargo the ship is carrying, the less will be her freeboard e.
The majority of the information presented below has been compiled from various sources either from the internet or through personal day to day work experience and. E freeboard the part of the hull that is above the water. The same is true in transportation terminology and logistics. The ilo building in geneva is closed until further notice. The area immediately in front of or behind a wharf shed on which cargo is. Post office box 24348 seattle, wa 981244348 contact. A unit of electrical power and abbreviation of ampere. Maritime meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. A container owned or leased by a shipping line new or used to transport goods by providing both the container and the transportation service. It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation, and must be presented for taking delivery at the destination. Obocarrier vessel built for the carriage of diversified bulkcargoes i.
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