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Chartering Terms

Search and browse a complete chartering glossary curated from operational market usage for owners, charterers, and shipbrokers.

Showing 24 of 339 terms

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FWDD

Fresh Water Departure Draft

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FYG

For Your Guidance

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FYI

For Your Information

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GEAR

A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment

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GLS (GLESS)

Gearless

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GN (or GR)

Grain (Capacity)

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GNCN

Gencon – a standard BIMCO charter party form

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GO

Gas Oil

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GP

Grain Capacity

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GR

Geographical Rotation. Ports in order of calling

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GRD

Geared

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GRT

GRT

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GSB

Good, Safe Berth

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GSP

Good, Safe Port

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GTEE

Guarantee

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GUNWALE

The upper edge of a ship's sides

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HA

Hatch

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HAGUE RULES

Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a bill of Lading

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HBF

Harmless Bulk Fertilizer

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HDLTSBENDS

Half Despatch Lay Time Saved Both Ends

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HDWTS

Half Despatch Working (or Weather) Time Saved

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HHDW

Handy Heavy d.w. (Scrap)

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HIRE

T/C Remuneration

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HMS

Heavy Metal Scraps