Seaworthiness

The fitness of a vessel for its intended use.

SED

Shipper’s Export Declaration. U.S. Commerce Department document

Service

A string of vessels which makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.

Service Contract

As provided in the Shipping Act of 1984, a contract between a shipper (or a shippers association) and an ocean common carrier (or conference) in which the shipper makes...

SHEX

Saturday and Holidays Excluded

SHINC

Saturday and Holidays Included.

Ship Chandler

An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.

Ship Demurrage

A charge for delaying a steamer beyond a stipulated period

Ship’s Manifest

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage

Ship’s Tackle

All rigging, cranes, etc., utilized on a ship to load or unload cargo