Dictionary of Shipping Terms

Now in its forth edition this well researched dictionary has been completely updated and expanded to incorporate the numerous changes that have taken place in the shipping industry at all levels, operational, legal and commercial, in recent years. With clear and concise explanations of over 2,000 of the most commonly encountered words, phrases and abbreviations, this is an invaluable reference source. Written by Peter Brodie, the Dictionary of Shipping Terms will once again be of immense value to shipowners and operators, brokers, surveyors, importers and exporters, freight forwarders and students. Those involved in related industries such as banking, commercial law and insurance who regularly need accurate and concise definitions of shipping terms will also find the book a handy source of reference. Over 300 new, revised and expanded terms New security measures for ships and cargoes (example: Port State Control) New shipping documents and clauses (example: US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Clause) New equipment - containers, cargo handling equipment (example: Super-post-Panamax crane) New shipping line practices (example: pendulum service) Explanations of more organizations (example: Class NK) Latest ship types (example: Malaccamax) Recently introduced surcharges (example: Port Security Surcharge) Over 350 abbreviations and acronyms, including more than 100 new ones, now placed in a separate section.