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DESP
Despatch. Time saved, reward for quick turnaround- in dry cargo only
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Chartering Terms
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DET
Detention (See DAMFORDET)
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DEV
Deviation. Vessel departure from specified voyage course
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DFRT
Deadfreight. Space booked by shipper or charterer on a vessel but not used
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DHDATSBE
Despatch Half Demurrage on All Time Saved Both Ends
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DHDWTSBE
Despatch Half Demurrage on Working Time Saved Both Ends
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DISCH
Discharge
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DK
Deck
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DLOSP
Dropping Last Outwards Sea Pilot (Norway)
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DNRCAOSLONL
Discountless and Non-Returnable Cargo and/or Ship Lost or Not Lost
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DO
Diesel Oil
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DOL
SPDropping Off Last Sea Pilot (Norway)
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DOP
Dropping Outward Pilot
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DOT
Department of Transport
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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.
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DRK
Derrick
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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 tynes of a fork lift truck may be inserted
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DWAT (or DWT)
Deadweight. Weight of cargo, stores and water, i.e. the difference between lightship and loaded displacement.
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E.T.C
Estimated Time of Completion
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EBB
A receeding current
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EC
East Coast
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EIU
Even If Used
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ELVENT
Electric Ventilation
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ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival