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SN |
Satellite Navigation - A form of position finding using radio transmissions from satellites with sophisticated on-board automatic equipment
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SOC |
Shipper Owned Container
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SOF |
Statement of Facts
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SP |
Safe Port
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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
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SRBL |
Signing and Releasing Bill of Lading
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SSHEX |
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Excluded
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SSHINC (or SATSHINC) |
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Included
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STABILITY |
It is paramount that a vessel is stable in all aspects at all times. 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.
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STARBOARD |
Right side of a ship when facing the front or forward end.
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STEM |
Subject to Enough Merchandise (Availability of cargo). Also, the forward most part of the bow.
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STERN |
The aformost or after part of a ship
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SUB |
Subject (to). Depending upon as a condition
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SUPERCARGO |
Person employed by a ship owner, shipping company, charterer of a ship or shipper of goods to supervise cargo handling operations. Often called a port captain.
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SWAD |
Salt Water Arrival Draft
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