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A 'ship classification society,' 'ship classification organization,' 'ship class,' or simply 'class' refers to an…

LayCan is an abbreviation for the "Laydays and Cancelling" clause in a charter-party contract in…

Deadweight Tonnage (DWT, D.W.T., d.w.t., or dwt) is commonly used to describe the total weight…

The EU has agreed to include shipping in its Emission Trading System (EU ETS), meaning…

A maritime pilot is a highly skilled and licensed professional Master who guides ships through…

As any shipowner or operator knows, a smooth port operation is not always guaranteed. That’s…

The COVID -19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the global economy, and the…

An agent is a party who acts under the authorization received from its principal. A…

Line tails are important for both efficiency of the mooring operation and the safety of…