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Glossaries

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DOLSP
Dropping 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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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 - the projected date and time a shipment is scheduled to arrive at its destination.
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ETC
Estimated Time of Completion
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ETD
Estimated Time of Departure - the projected date and time a shipment is scheduled to depart from the port/airport of origin.
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ETS
Estimated Time of Sailing
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