2. MARITIME TERMS,
abbreviations, and acronyms
1. BEAUFORT
- A measure of wind speed
2. DNRCAOSLONL
- Discountless and Non-Returnable Cargo and/or Ship Lost or
Not Lost. (ie for the payment of voyage freight in the charter
party)
3. MARITIME TERMS,
abbreviations, and acronyms
3. Xylene
- Xylene, a colorless liquid, is an aromatic hydrocarbon of which there are
several forms. Xylenes are used as solvents, as components of aviation
fuel, and as raw materials for the manufacture of dyes, fibers and films. Of
the different forms of xylenes, paraxylene is commercially the most
important.
4. TD-LO
- Toxic Dose Low. The lowest dose of a hazardous substance introduced by
means other than inhalation over a given time period that has been reported
to produce toxic effects in humans or produced any tumors or adverse
reproductive effects in animals or humans.
4. MARITIME TERMS,
abbreviations, and acronyms
5. SPD
- Speed or Ship Pays Dues
6. REL
- Recommended Exposure Limit. The highest allowable
air concentration that will not injure a person.
7. Pygas
- An abbreviation of pyrolysis gasoline.
5. MARITIME TERMS,
abbreviations, and acronyms
8. Olean (Olestra)
- A sucrose fatty acid polyester used as a substitute for
dietary fat which is not digested or absorbed by the body.
9. NCITD
- National Committee on International Trade
Documentation.
10. IPI
- Inland Point Intermodal: Refers to inland points
(non–ports) that can be served by carriers on a through
bill of lading.
6. THANK YOU!
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