Details below are our non-exhaustive list of some of the most frequently used abbreviations and their definitions that you may come across from time to time. We hope that you will find this information both helpful and informative. Please E-mail us if you have any additional charter term abbreviations or comments or for a quotation on your next project.
Freight rates quoted on a FIOS basis specifically exclude all aspects relating to cargo handling operations. The ship is only responsible for expenses arising as a result of the ship calling into the port, i.e. tugs, pilots and light dues etc. Another very important consideration when booking cargo on FIOS terms is that the ship does not bear any responsibility for the speed of loading or discharging.
Usually the rate agreed includes a fixed “free” period of time for loading/discharging operations, after which time a daily demurrage is incurred. Obviously this is paramount importance where port congestion or stevedoring performance is uncertain. There are many overseas ports which fall into this category and particularly where vessel demurrage rates can vary significantly, depending on the size and type of ship nominated to undertake the particular project.
Given that this is a notional point in chartering terms, this is best described as the ship paying for the labor to stow the cargo in the vessels cargo holds, as well as on-board lashing & securing and provision of tonnage materials, and to discharge again over the ship’s side. Shore based stevedoring aspects remain the responsibility of the shipper/receiver.
Wharf age charges can be a contentious issue but are usually considered to be for the shippers/receivers account and there also many other statutory levies on cargo or freight taxes that may apply. Many shippers/receivers are unaware of these additional costs and do not include them into their costing and are consequently left with an unexpected considerable expense at the completion of a project.
Frequently the terms are varied at different ends of the voyage (i.e. Free In/Liner Out, Liner in Free Out or Free In/Free out etc). To be absolutely sure of all liabilities, it is always advisable to request the terms clearly and concisely indicate what is/isn’t included in your particular contract-in layman’s terms.
I hope you will find this information both helpful and informative. If you require clarification on any aspect, or have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
| A |
| AA |
Always Afloat |
| AAAA |
Always Accessible
Always Afloat |
| AAOSA |
Always Afloat or
Sale
Aground. Condition
for a vessel whilst in port |
| AARA |
Amsterdam-Antwerp-Rotterdam
Area |
| ABAFT |
Toward the rear
(stern) of the ship. Behind. |
| ABOARD |
On or within the ship |
| ABOVE DECK |
On the deck (not over
it-see ALOFT) |
| ABT |
About |
| ADCOM |
Address Commission |
| ADDENDUM |
Additional chartering
terms at the end of a charter party |
| AFSPS |
Arrival
First
Sea
Pilot Station (
Norway
) |
| AFFREIGHTMENT |
The hiring of a ship
in whole or part |
| AFT |
At or towards the
stern or rear of a ship |
| AGROUND |
Touching or fast to
the bottom |
| AGW |
All going Well |
| AHL |
Australian Hold
Ladders |
| AIDS TO NAVIGATION |
Artificial objects to
supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters |
| ALOFT |
Above the deck of the
ship |
| AMIDSHIPS |
In or toward the
centre of the ship |
|
ANCHORAGE
|
A place suitable for
anchorage in relation to the wind, seas and bottom |
| ANTHAM |
Antwerp-Hamburg
Range
|
| APS |
Arrival Pilot Station |
| ARAG |
Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp-Gent
Range
|
| ARBITRATION |
Method of settling
disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter
party |
| A/S |
Alongside |
| ASBA |
American Shipbrokers
Association |
| ASPW |
Any
Safe
Port
in the World |
| ASTERN |
In the back of the
ship, opposite of ahead |
| ATDNSHINC |
Any Time Day/Night
Sundays and Holidays Included |
| ATHWARTSHIPS |
At right angles to the
centerline of the ship |
| ATUTC |
Actual Times Used to
Count |
| B |
| BACKLETTER |
Where a seller/shipper
issues a ‘letter of indemnity’ in favor of the carrier in exchange for a
clean bill of lading |
| BAF |
Bunker Adjustment
Factor. A Fuel Surcharge expressed as a percentage added or subtracted from
the freight amount, reflecting the movement in the market place price for
bunkers. |
| BALE CAP. |
Cubic capacity of a
vessels holds to carry packaged dry cargo such as bales/pallets |
| BALLAST |
Heavy weight, often
sea water, necessary for the stability and safety of a ship which is not
carrying cargo |
| BALLAST BONUS |
Compensation for
relatively long ballast voyage |
| BAREBOAT CHTR. |
Bareboat
Charter-Owners lease a specific ship and control its technical management and
commercial operations only. |
| BBB |
Before Breaking Bulk.
Refers to freight payments that must be received before discharge of a vessel
commences |
| BDI |
Both Dated Inclusive |
| BEAM |
The maximum breadth or
the greatest width of a ship |
| BELOW |
Beneath the deck |
| BENDS |
Both Ends ( Load &
Discharge Ports) |
| BI |
Both Inclusive |
| BIMCO |
The Baltic and
International Maritime Council |
| BL1 |
Bale |
| BL2 |
(Bill of Lading) A
document signed by the carrier which acts as a Contract of Affreightment, a receipt and evidence of title to the
cargo. |
| BM |
Beam |
| BN |
Booking note |
| BOB |
Bunker on Board |
| BOFFER |
Best Offer |
| BOW |
The forward part of a
ship |
| BROB |
Bunkers Remaining on
Board |
| BROKERAGE |
Percentage of freight
payable to broker ( by owners in c/Po’s) or applicable to sale or purchase |
| BSS |
Basis |
| BSS 1/1 |
Basis 1 Port to 1 Port |
| BT |
Berth Terms |
| BULKHEAD |
A vertical partition
separating compartments |
| BUNDLING |
This is the assembly
of pieces of cargo, secured into one manageable unit. This is relevant to
items such as Structural Steel, Handrails, and Stairways etc. Whilst this is
a very flexible description, a rule of thumb is to present cargo at a size
easily handled by a large (20 tone) fork lift. |
| BUNKERS |
Name given for vessels
Fuel and Diesel Oil supplies (Originates from coal bunkers) |
| BUOY |
An anchored float used
for marking a position on the water or a hazard or a shoal and for mooring |
| BWAD |
Brackish Water Arrival
Draft |
| C |
| CAF |
Currency Adjustment
Factor |
| CBM |
Cubic Meters |
| CBFT (or CFT) |
Cubic Feet |
| CFR ( or C&F) |
Cost and Freight |
| CHART |
A map used by
navigators |
| CHOPT |
Charterers Option |
| CHTRS |
Charterers |
| CIF |
Cost, Insurance &
Freight. Seller pays all these costs to a nominated port or place of
discharge. |
| CKD |
Completely knocked
down |
| COA |
Contract of Affreightment-Owners agree to accept a cost per revenue
tone for cargo carried on a specific number of voyages. |
| CIP |
Carriage and Insurance
paid to…. |
| COACP |
Contract of Affreightment Charter Party |
| COB |
Closing of Business |
| COBLDN |
Closing of Business
London
|
| COD |
Cash On Delivery |
| COGSA |
Carriage of Goods by
Sea Act |
| CONGESTION |
Port/berth delays |
| CONS |
Consumption |
| C/SNEE |
CONSIGNEE. Name of
agent, company or person receiving consignment |
| COP |
Customs Of Port |
| CP (or C/P) |
Charter Party |
| CPD |
Charterers Pay Dues |
| CPT |
Carriage Paid To |
| CQD |
Customary Quick
Dispatch |
| CR |
Current Rate |
| CROB |
Cargo Remaining on
Board |
| CRN |
Crane |
| CRT |
Cargo Retention
Clauses, introduced by Charterers based on shortage
of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices |
| CST |
Centistokes |
| CTR |
Container Fitted |
| D |
| DA |
Disbursement Account |
| DAF |
Deliver At Frontier |
| DAPS |
Days all Purposes
(Total days for loading & discharging) |
| DAMFORDET |
Damages for Detention.
Penalty if cargo is not ready when ship arrives for working (1st day of Layman)/ This is not detention which is charged for ships time on
delay. If the cargo is ready there is no DAMFORDET. |
| DDU |
Delivered Duty unpaid. |
| DDP |
Delivered Duty Paid. |
| DECK |
A permanent covering
over a compartment, hull or any part thereof |
| DEM |
Demurrage (Quay Rent).
Money paid by the shipper for the occupying port space beyond a specified
“Free Time” period. |
| DEQ |
Delivered Ex Quay |
| DES |
Delivered Ex Ship |
| DESP |
Dispatch. Time saved,
reward for quick turnaround-in dry cargo only |
| DET |
Detention (See
DAMFORDET) |
| DEV |
Deviation. Vessel
departure from specified voyage course |
| DFRT |
Dead freight. Space
booked by shipper or chartered on a vessel but not used |
| DHDATSBE |
Dispatch Half
Demurrage on All Time Saved Both Ends |
| DHDWTSBE |
Dispatch Half
Demurrage on Working Time Saved Both Ends |
| DISCH |
Discharge |
| DK |
Deck |
| DLOSP |
Dropping
Last
Outwards
Sea
Pilot (
Norway
) |
| DO |
Diesel Oil |
| DOLSP |
Dropping Off
Last
Sea
Pilot (
Norway
) |
| DOP |
Dropping Outward Pilot |
| DOT |
Department of
Transport |
| DNRCAOSLONL |
Discount less and
Non-Returnable Cargo and/or Ship Lost or No Lost |
| 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. |
| DRK |
Derrick |
| 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 types of a fork lift truck may be
inserted. |
| DWAT (or DWT) |
Deadweight. Weight of
cargo, stores and water, i.e. the difference between lightship and loaded
displacement. |
| E |
| EBB |
A receding current |
| EC |
East Coast |
| EIU |
Even If Used |
| ELVENT |
Electric Ventilation |
| ETA |
Estimated Time of
Arrival |
| ETC |
Estimated Time of Completion |
| ETD |
Estimated Time of
Departure |
| ETS |
Estimated Time of
Sailing |
| EXW |
Ex Works |
| F |
| FAS |
Free Alongside Ship.
Seller delivers goods to appropriate dock or terminal at port of embarkation
and buyer covers costs and risks of loading |
| FCA |
Free to Carrier. A
modern equivalent of FAS used in interposal transport where goods are
transferred at a nominated forwarders premise, depot or terminal but not
actually on board vessel. |
| FD (FDIS) |
Free Discharge |
| FDD |
Freight Demurrage Dead
freight |
| FDESP |
Free Dispatch |
| FDEDANRSAOCLONL |
Freight Deemed Earned,
Discount less And Non-Returnable (Refundable) Ship And Or Cargo Lost Or Not
Lost |
| FENDER |
A cushion, placed
between ships, or between a ship and a pier, to prevent damage |
| FEU |
Standard 40’ Container |
| FHEX |
Fridays/Holidays
Excluded |
| FHINC |
Fridays/Holidays
Included |
| FILO |
Free In/Liner Out. Sea
freight with which the shipper pays load costs and the carrier pays for
discharge costs. |
| FIO |
Free In/Out. Freight
booked FIO includes the sea freight, but no loading/discharging costs, i.e.
the chartered pays for cost of loading/discharging cargo. |
| FIOS |
Free In/Out Stowed. As
per FIO, but excludes stowage costs. |
| FIOST |
Free In/Out and
Trimmed. Chartered pays for cost of loading/discharging cargo, including
stowage and trimming. |
| FIOT |
Free In/Out and
Trimmed. As per FIOS but includes trimming, e.g. the leveling of bulk
cargoes. FIOS includes sea freight, but excludes loading/discharging and
stowage costs. |
| FIT |
Free In Trimmed |
| FIW |
Free In Wagon |
| FIXING |
Chartering a Vessel |
| FIXTURE |
Conclusion of
shipbrokers negotiations to charter a ship – an agreement |
| FLATPACKING |
Cargo to be presented
stacked and secured as an integral unit. |
| FLT |
Full Liner Terms |
| FMC |
Federal Maritime
Commission |
| FMS |
Fathoms |
| FO1 |
For Orders |
| FO2 (IFO) |
Fuel Oil/Intermediate
FO |
| FO3 |
Free Out |
| FOB |
Free on Board. Seller
sees the goods “over the ship’s rail” on to the ship which is arranged and
paid for by the buyer |
| FOFFER |
Firm Offer |
| FOG |
For Our Guidance |
| FOQ |
Free On Quay |
| FOR |
Free On Rail |
| FORCE MAJEURE |
Clause limiting responsibilities
of the Charterers, shippers and receivers of cargo. |
| FORE-AND-AFT |
In a line parallel to
the keel |
| FORWARD |
Toward the bow of the
ship |
| FOT |
Free On truck |
| FOW1 |
FirstWater |
| FOW2 |
Free On Wharf |
| FP |
Free Critique.
Clearance by the Health Authorities |
| FR |
First Refusal. First
attempt at best offer that can be matched |
| FREEBOARD |
The minimum vertical
distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale |
| FRT |
Freight. Money payable
on delivery of cargo in a mercantile condition |
| FREE DESPATCH |
If loading/discharging
achieved sooner than agreed, there will be no freight money returned. |
| FREE EXINS |
Free of any Extra
Insurance ( Owners) |
| FREE OUT |
Free of discharge
costs to owners. Includes sea freight only. |
| FWAD |
Fresh Water Arrival
Draft |
| FWDD |
Fresh Water Departure
Draft |
| FYG |
For Your Guidance |
| FYI |
For Your Information |
| G |
| GA |
General Average |
| GEAR |
A general term for
ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment |
| GLS (GLESS) |
Gearless |
| GNCN |
Guenon (GENERAL
CONDITIONS) |
| GN (or GR) |
Grain (Capacity) |
| GO |
Gas Oil |
| GP |
Grain Capacity, Cubic
capacity in ‘grain’ |
| GR |
Geographical Rotation.
Ports in order of calling |
| GRD |
Geared |
| GRT |
Gross Registered
Tonnage |
| GSB |
Good, Safe Berth |
| GSP |
Good,
Safe
Port
|
| GTEE |
Guarantee |
| GUNWALE |
The upper edge of a
ship’s sides |
| H |
| 2H |
Second Half |
| HA |
Hatch |
| HAGUE RULES |
Code of minimum
conditions for the carriage of cargo under a Bill of Lading |
| HATCH |
Anng in a ship’s
deck fitted with a watertight cover |
| HBF |
Harmless Bulk
Fertilizer |
| HDLTSBENDS |
Half Dispatch Lay Time
Saved Both Ends |
| HDWTS |
Half Dispatch Working
(or Weather) Time Saved |
| HHDW |
Handy Heavy dew.
(Scrap) |
| HIRE |
T/C Remuneration |
| HMS |
Heavy Metal Scraps |
| HO |
Hold |
| HOLD |
A compartment below
deck in a large vessel, used solely for carrying cargo |
|
HULL
|
The main body of a
ship |
| HW |
High Water |
| I |
| ICW |
Intercostals Waterway
: bays, rivers, and canal along the coasts (such as the Atlantic and
Gulf of Mexico
coasts), connected so that vessels may
travel without going into the sea |
| IMDG |
International Maritime
Dangerous Goods Code |
| IMO |
International Maritime
Organization |
| IN &/OR OVER |
Goods carried below
and/or on deck |
|
IND
|
Indication |
| INTERMODAL |
Carriage of a
commodity by different modes of transport, i.e. sea, road, rail and air
within a single journey |
| INCOTERMS |
(Refer to comments in
covering statement on front page A-F) |
| ITF |
International
Transport Workers Federation (Trade Unions). Complies on crewing |
| ITINERERY |
Route. Schedule |
| IU |
If Used |
| IUHTAUTC |
If Used, Half Time
Actually To Count |
| IWL |
Institute Warranty
Limits |
| K |
| KEEL |
The centerline of a
ship running fore and aft; the backbone of a vessel |
| KNOT |
A measurement of speed
equal to one nautical mile (6,076 feet) per hour |
| L |
| LANE METER |
A method of measuring
the space capacity of Ro/Ro ships whereby each unit of space (Linear Meter)
is represented by an area of deck 1.0 meter in length x 2.0 meters in width. |
| LASH |
To hold goods in
position by use of Ropes, Wires, Chains or Straps etc. |
| LAT |
Latitude. The distance
north or south of the equator measured and expressed in degrees. |
| LAYCAN |
Layman (Lay day
Canceling Date) |
| LAYTIME |
Time at Charterers disposal for purpose of loading/discharging |
| L/C |
Letter of Credit |
| LCR |
Lowest Current Rate |
| LEE |
The side sheltered
from the wind |
| LEEWARD |
The direction away
from the wind. Opposite of windward |
| LEEWAY |
The sideways movement
of the ship caused by either wind or current |
| LF |
Load Factor.
Percentage of cargo or passengers carriers e.g. 4,000 tons carried on a
vessel of 10,000 capacity has a load factor of 40% |
| LIEN |
Retention of property
until outstanding debt is paid |
| LNG |
Liquefied Natural Gas |
| LOA |
Length Overall of the
vessel |
| LOAD LINE |
(See PLIMSOLL Line) |
| LOF |
LloydsForm |
| LOG |
A record of courses or
operation. Also, a device to measure speed |
| LOI |
Letter of Indemnity |
| LONGITUDE |
The distance in
degrees east or west of the meridian at
Greenwich
,
England
|
| LOW |
LastWater |
| LS (or LUMPS) |
Lump sum Freight.
Money paid to Shipper for a charter of a ship
(or portion) up to stated limit irrespective of quantity of cargo |
| LSD |
Lashed Secured Dunn
aged |
| LT1 |
Liner Terms |
| LT2 |
Long Ton = 1,016.05
kilogram (2,240 lbs) |
| LTHH |
Liner Terms Hook/Hook |
| LW |
Low Water |
| LYCN |
Layman (Lay day
Canceling Date) |
| M |
| MANIFEST |
Inventory of cargo on
board |
| MB |
Merchant Broker |
| MDO (DO) |
Marine Diesel Oil |
| MIDSHIPS |
Approximately in the
location equally distant from the bow and stern |
| MIN/MAX |
Minimum/Maximum (cargo
quantity) |
| MOA |
Memorandum of
Agreement |
| MOLCHOPT |
More or Less Charterers Option |
| MOLOO |
More or Less Owners
Option |
| MOORING |
An arrangement for
securing a ship to a mooring buoy or pier |
| MT |
Metric Tone (i.e.
1,000 kilos) |
| M/V |
Motor Vessel /
Merchant Vessel |
| N |
| NAABSA |
Not Always Afloat But
Safely Aground |
| NM |
Nautical Mile. One minute of latitude; approximately 6,076
feet – about 1/8 longer than statute mile of 5,280 feet |
| NAVIGATION |
The art and science of
conducting a ship safely from one point to another |
| NCB |
National Cargo Bureau |
| NESTING |
Implies that cargo is
presented stacked in the contour of similarly shaped cargo, it may be likened
to a stack of plates. This is particularly relevant in the presentation of
tank age strakes for transport |
| NON-REVERSIBLE |
(Detention). If
loading completed sooner than expected, then saved days will not be added to
discharge time allowed. |
| NOR |
Notice of Readiness |
| NRT |
Net Restricted Tonnage |
| NYPE |
New York
Produce Exchange |
| O |
| OO |
Owners Option |
| OBO |
Ore/Bulk/Oil Vessel |
|
OSH
|
Shelter Deck |
| OVERBOARD |
Over the side or out
of the ship |
| OWS |
Owners |
| P |
|
| P&I |
Protection and
Indemnity Insurance |
| PASTUS |
Past Us |
| PC |
Period of Charter |
| PCGO |
Part Cargo |
| PCT |
Percent |
| PDPR |
Per Day Pro Rata |
| PERDIEM |
By the Day |
| PER SE |
By Itself |
| PHPD |
Per Hatch Per Day |
| PLIMSOLL MARKalt.PLIMSOLL LINE alt.LOAD LIME |
An internationally
recognized line painted on the side of merchant ships. When a ship is loaded,
the water level is not supposed to go above the line. Water can reach
different parts of the line as its temperature and saltiness varies with the
season and location. From where Pistol Shipping derived its name. |
| PORT |
The left side of a
ship looking forward. A harbor. |
| PRATIQUE |
License or permission
to use a port |
| PREAMBLE |
Introduction to a
charter party |
| PROFORMA |
Estimated Account |
| PUS |
Plus Us |
| PWWD |
Per Weather Working
Day |
| R |
| RCVR |
Receiver |
| RECAP |
Recapitulation of the
terms and conditions agreed |
| REVERIBLE |
(Detention). If loading
completed sooner than expected at load port, then days saved can be added to
discharge operations. |
| ROB |
Remaining On Board |
| RT |
Revenue Tone (i.e. 1.0
metric tone or 1.0 cubic meter, whichever greater). The overall RT is
calculated on a line by line basis of the Packing List using the largest
amount. The overall freight liability is calculated on the total RT amount,
multiplied by the freight rate. |
| S |
| SATPM |
Saturday P.M |
| SB |
Safe Berth |
| SD (or SID) |
Single Decker |
| SEAFREGHT |
Costs charged for
transporting goods over the sea. This does not cover haulage or
loading/discharging costs but the sea transport only |
| SEAWORTHINESS |
Statement of condition
of the vessel (valid certificates, fully equipped and manned etc.) |
| SELFD |
Self Discharging |
| SEMI-TRAILERS |
Are usually 12.0 meter
flat bed road trailers |
| SF |
Stowage Factor. Cubic
space (measurement tone) occupied by one tone (2,240 lbs/1,000 kegs) of cargo |
| SHINC |
Sundays/Holidays
Included |
| SHEX |
Sundays/Holidays
Excluded |
| SKIDS |
Are bearers (timber or
steel) positioned under the cargo to enable forklift handling at port, and
for ease of rigging and lashing on board ship? |
| SN |
Satellite Navigation –
A form of position finding using radio transmissions from satellites with
sophisticated on-board automatic equipment |
| SOC |
Shipper Owned
Container |
| SOF |
Statement of Facts |
| SP |
Safe
Port
|
| 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 |
| SRBL |
Signing an Releasing
Bill of Lading |
| SSHEX |
Saturdays, Sundays,
Holidays Excluded |
| SSHINC (or SATSHINC) |
Saturdays, Sundays,
Holidays Included |
| STABILITY |
It is paramount that a
vessel is stable in all aspects at all time. 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. |
| STARBOARD |
Right side of a ship
when facing the front or forward end. |
| STEM |
Subject to Enough
Merchandise (Availability of cargo). Also, the forward most part of the bow. |
| STERN |
The foremost or after
part of a ship |
| SUB |
Subject (to).
Depending upon as a condition |
| SUPERCARGO |
Person employed by a
ship owner, shipping company, chartered of a ship or shipper of goods to
supervise cargo handling operations. Often called a port captain. |
| SWAD |
Salt Water Arrival
Draft |
| SWDD |
Salt Water Departure
Draft |
| T |
| THWARTSHIPS |
At right angles to the
centerline of the ship |
| TIDE |
The periodic rise and
fall of water level in the oceans |
| TIME BAR |
Time after which legal
claims will not be entered |
| TBN |
To Be Named / To Be
Nominated |
| TC |
Time Charter – Owners
agree to hire a particular ship for a set length of time and provide
technical management, crewing etc. |
| TCP |
Time Charter Party |
| TEU |
Standard 20’ Container |
| TOPSIDES |
The side of a ship
between the waterline and the deck; sometimes referring to onto or above the
deck |
| TRIM |
Fore and aft balance
of a ship |
| TTL |
Total |
| TW |
Teen Decker |
| U |
| USC |
Unless Sooner
Commenced |
| UU |
Unless Used |
| UUIWCTAUTC |
Unless Used In Which
Case Time Actually Used To Count |
| V |
| VPD |
Vessel Pays Dues |
| W |
| WATERLINE |
A line painted on a
hull which shows the point to which a ship sinks when it is properly trimmed |
| WAY |
Movement of a ship
through water such as headway, sternway or leeway |
| WCCON |
Whether Customs
Cleared Or Not |
| WIBON |
Whether In Berth Or
Not |
| WIFPON |
Whether In Free Practique Or Not |
| WINDWARD |
Toward the direction
from which the wind is coming |
| WIPON |
Whether In Port Or Not |
| WLTOHC |
Water Line-To-Hatch
Coming |
| WOG |
Without Guarantee |
| WP |
Weather Permitting.
That time during which weather prevents working shall not count as playtime |
| WPD |
Weather Permitting Day |
| WWD |
Weather Working Day |
| WRIC |
Wire Rods In Collis |
| WWR |
When, Where Ready |
| WWWW |
Waban, Icon, Wipe.
Wiping |
| Y |
| YAR |
York
Antwerp
Rules |
| YAW |
To swing or steel off
course, as when running with a quartering sea |
| Z |
| Z |
UTC = GMT |
