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Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) | A feature designed in the specially constructed vessel in both the loading and discharging ports.
Route | The plan of movements of a vessel from the first port of call to her final destination.
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Said to Contain (STC) | A standard clause used to protect carriers, NVOCC operators, or forwarders when cargo are stuffed into the container by shippers, their agents, or other third parties. See also “Shipper’s Load and Count.”
Salvage | Property that has been recovered from a wrecked vessel or the recovery of the ship herself.
Salvage Clause | A marine insurance policy clause that states the proportion of salvage charges for which underwriters are liable.
SalvageLien | Amaritimelienthatexistswhenaship or goods come into the possession of one who preserves them from the perils at sea. All salvage services carry with them a maritime lien on the items saved.
Salvage Value | The value of which salvage is awarded. It generally means the value of ship and cargo when they have been brought to a place of safety by the salvors.
S-corporation | A form of corporation, allowed by the IRS for most companies with 75 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation, but be taxed as if it were a partnership.
Scope of Services | The itemized description of all services to be rendered by a consultant.
Scope of Work | The itemized description of all renovation or construction tasks in a capital project.
Seal | A metal strip and lead fastener used for locking containers, freight cars, or truck doors. Seals are numbered for record and security purposes.
Seal Record | A record of the number, condition, and marks of identification on seals made at various times and places, referring to the movement of the container between origin and destination.
Select Service Hotel | A hotel that offers only some of the facilities, services, and guest amenities typically offered by Full Service hotels, if offered at all. This product type largely reflects rooms-only operations, typically with nonexistent or very limited food and beverage options and meeting facilities.
Service Contract | The Shipping Act of 1984 of the U.S. allows a contract between a shipper or a shippers’ association) and an ocean common carrier, NVOCC operator, or a Shipping Conference in which the shipper makes a commitment to provide a certain minimum quantity of cargo or freight revenue over a fixed time period, and the ocean common carrier, NVOCC operator, or conference commits to a certain rate or rate schedule and a defined service level (such as assured space, transit time, port rotation, or similar service features). The contract may also specify provisions in the event of nonperformance on the part of either party.
Ship Chandler | An individual or company selling equipment and supplies for ships.
Ship Owner | One of the persons in whom the title of property of a ship or ships is vested.
Ship Planning | A function in the operations of container vessels where containers have to be planned for loading onto vessels, taking into consideration the size and weight of containers, transshipment and discharging port rotation, types of cargo, etc. The officer responsible for such function is called a “Ship Planner.”
Shipped Bill of Lading | A bill of lading issued only after the cargo has actually been shipped on board the vessel, as distinguished from the Received-for- Shipment bill of lading. Also see “On-board Bill of Lading.”
Shipped On-board | Endorsement on a bill of lading confirming loading of cargoes or containers on a vessel.
Shipper | The person for whom the owners of a ship agree to carry goods to a specified destination and at a specified price. Also called “Consignor.” The conditions under which the transportation is effected are stipulated in the bill of lading.
Shipper Owned Container (SOC) | The container used for cargo shipment is owned by the shipper.
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