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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with C (page 3)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter C, drawn from every subject section. 4427 entries.

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Cargo Care X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Discipline of preserving cargo condition through ventilation, temperature, lashing, and monitoring.
Cargo Care Plan X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Documented procedure for monitoring temperature, humidity, and shock during project transit.
Cargo Claim X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
A claim by the bill of lading holder against the carrier for loss of or damage to goods carried by sea.
Cargo Claims X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
Third party claims for loss, damage, or short delivery of cargo carried on board, indemnified by P&I clubs subject to Hague-Visby defenses.
Cargo Claims Handler X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms
Claims professional within a P&I club, insurer, or correspondent firm specializing in damage, shortage, and delay claims under bills of lading.
Cargo Compatibility Chart X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes
USCG 46 CFR 150 matrix listing safe co-loading combinations for chemical cargoes, used alongside the IBC Code by every chemical-tanker chief officer.
Cargo Compatibility Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Verification of cargo and tank coating, residue, and previous-cargo compatibility.
Cargo Compressor Room X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Hazardous area containing HD/LD compressors for BOG handling, certified for Zone 1 IIA T1 service.
Cargo Containment X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Subject of IBC Code Chapter 4 covering tank type, integration with hull, and minimum design pressure requirements.
Cargo containment system X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Total arrangement of cargo tank, insulation, secondary barrier, and supporting structures used to carry liquefied gas under the IGC Code.
Cargo Containment System (CCS) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Tank and insulation arrangement holding LNG; categorized in IGC Code as independent Types A, B, C and membrane.
Cargo Control Room (CCR) X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards
OT zone aboard tankers controlling cargo pumps, IG plant, and valves; a Cat III CBS under IACS UR E26.
Cargo crane X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Permanent shipboard crane for handling cargo.
Cargo Damage Report X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Documentation of damage observed on cargo, prepared with surveyors.
Cargo Damage Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Inspection establishing nature, extent, and cause of cargo damage.
Cargo deadweight (DWCC) B1. Naval Architecture
Carrying capacity less fuels, water, and stores.
Cargo Declaration X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Vessel level declaration of dangerous goods to port state under SOLAS VII regulation 6.
Cargo Delivery Report X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Surveyor's narrative and quantitative report at discharge port describing condition and quantity delivered, often abbreviated CDR.
Cargo Documents Bundle X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Set of bills of lading, manifests, and certificates handled at the call.
Cargo Engineer X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Senior officer on LNG carriers responsible for cargo operations, custody transfer, and CCS integrity.
Cargo gas exposure X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
Hydrogen sulfide, benzene, ammonia, or chlorine exposure managed per MFAG Table reference.
Cargo gear X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
General term for shipboard cargo-handling equipment.
Cargo Gear Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Examination and load testing of cranes, derricks, and lifting appliances.
Cargo gear test B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
SWL proof load test of cranes and derricks.
Cargo handling manual C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management
Required manual on bulk and tanker vessels.
Cargo Handling Simulator X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
Computer-based system that emulates the loading, discharging, and inert-gas operations of tankers, gas carriers, and bulk carriers.
Cargo Heater Unit X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Skid-mounted heat exchanger heating cargo by recirculation through steam or thermal oil, an alternative to tank-mounted coils.
Cargo Heating X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Subject of IBC Code Chapter 7, covering temperature control of cargoes by steam coils, thermal oil, or electric heating.
Cargo Heating Coils X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes
Stainless steel U-tube heating bundles supplied by Allweiler or DESMI providing 60 to 100 deg C steam heating for solidifying cargoes such as palm oil and phenol.
Cargo Heating Limitation X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
A vessel-specific operational constraint recorded in the Q88 and considered by charterers when matching ship and cargo grade.
Cargo Heel X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
LNG retained on board to keep tanks cold for next loading, typically 1.5 to 5 percent of capacity depending on voyage length.
Cargo Hold Analysis X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Three-cargo-hold FEM analysis required by IACS CSR-BC+OT for direct strength assessment.
Cargo Hold Cleaning Grades X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Industry levels Grain Clean, Hospital Clean, Normal Clean, Load on Top, Shovel Clean.
Cargo Hold Cleanliness Clause X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
A charterparty provision requiring holds to pass surveyor inspection before loading commences.
Cargo Hold Cleanliness Inspection X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Pre-load inspection of bulk holds organized by the agent.
Cargo Hold Cleanliness Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Inspection grading holds as load-ready for grain, ore, coal, or other cargoes.
Cargo Hold Coating X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application
Coating system for dry bulk carrier holds, commonly pure epoxy or coal-tar epoxy, selected for abrasion resistance and cargo compatibility.
Cargo Hold Girder Strain X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Strain measurement on transverse or longitudinal girders within bulk carrier holds used to monitor cargo-induced loads.
Cargo Hold Inspection X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Survey of internal hold structure for corrosion, cracking, and coating breakdown.
Cargo Hold Length Limit X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Maximum bulk carrier hold length per IACS UR S25, addressing flooded condition strength.
Cargo Hold Residue Survey X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The pre-recycling sampling of dry bulk hold residues for hazardous cargo traces, recorded under IHM Part II.
Cargo Hold Sensor Network X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Distributed temperature, humidity, gas, and water sensors whose data integrity supports cargo claims and safety.
Cargo Hose X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Flexible line for liquid transfer; rated for specific cargo and pressure.
Cargo Hose Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Pressure test and inspection of cargo transfer hoses including marking and certification.
Cargo Hot Tap X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
Technique of drilling a sealed valve into a sunken tank to extract residual oil or chemicals without releasing them to the environment.
Cargo Information X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Shipper-declared particulars required under SOLAS VI/2.
Cargo Information (SOLAS VI/2) X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
Master must receive cargo data including hazards relevant to MFAG application.
Cargo Insurance X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
insurance of goods in transit, traditionally written on Institute Cargo Clauses.
Cargo Lien for Salvage X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Maritime lien attaching to salved cargo to secure its proportionate share of the salvage award.
Cargo Lightering X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Ship to ship transfer of cargo to lighten the casualty for refloat.
Cargo Logistics Canada X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual transport policy conference held in Vancouver since 2010.
Cargo machinery room X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Dedicated compartment housing cargo pumps, compressors, and ancillary equipment on a gas carrier, subject to IGC Code arrangement and ventilation rules.
Cargo Machinery Room (CMR) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Compartment housing cargo pumps motors, compressors, and heaters with mechanical ventilation.
Cargo Manifest Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Reconciliation of stowed cargo against documentary manifest.
Cargo Manifest Heavy Lift X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Stowage manifest with weights, dimensions, and lift points for each project unit.
Cargo Manifest System X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
IT system holding bill of lading and cargo data targeted in several container line breaches.
Cargo Manifold X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Crossover piping on tanker deck where shore connections are made.
Cargo oil tank coating X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry
Specialized epoxy or zinc silicate coating inside crude or product tankers, governed for new tankers by PSPC-COT MSC.288(87).
Cargo Operations Deficiency X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
06000 series deficiency including cargo equipment, holds, and stowage.
Cargo operations log C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management
Record of loading and discharging operations.
Cargo Operations Manual X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
IGC Code mandated document detailing tank handling, cool-down, and emergency procedures.
Cargo Operations Plan X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Document detailing loading or discharge sequence, coordinated between vessel, terminal, and agent.
Cargo Outturn Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A discharge-port quantity and condition verification to support claims for shortage, contamination, or damage against carriers or insurers.
Cargo Owner X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
Holder of title or risk in cargo on board at the time of salvage, liable for cargo's proportional share of the salvage award.
Cargo Owner Contribution X141. Marine Salvage Industry and Wreck Removal Contractors
General average share payable by bill of lading holders toward salvor remuneration.
Cargo Plan Audit X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Review of stowage plan against stability, sequence, and segregation rules.
Cargo Pool X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes
Commercial arrangement where multiple owners contribute vessels to a joint marketing entity, exemplified by Hafnia Pools and Womar Tanker Pools.
Cargo Pump X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Pump used to load or discharge bulk liquid cargo on tankers, available in steam, electric, or hydraulic drive.
Cargo Pump (Deepwell) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Submerged motor centrifugal pump mounted in the pump tower, typical capacity 1,400 to 1,800 m3/h per tank.
Cargo Pump Performance Curves X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
Documentation of pump capacity at varying discharge heads, examined by inspectors and used by terminals to plan parcel discharge windows.
Cargo Pump Room X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Compartment for cargo pumps on tankers; gas-hazardous zone.
Cargo Pump Tower X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Stainless steel structure inside membrane and SPB tanks carrying discharge pumps, instruments, and emergency pump column.
Cargo Pumps X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Subject of IBC Code Chapter 5, prescribing requirements for transfer machinery including submerged hydraulic deepwell pumps.
Cargo Quantity Statement X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Document recording measured cargo quantities at loading or discharge, jointly signed by master, surveyor, and terminal.
Cargo Quantity Survey X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Determination of cargo loaded or discharged using draft survey or shore scales.
Cargo Readiness Notice X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Shipper's confirmation that cargo is available for loading, relayed by the agent.
Cargo receipt X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
Acknowledgement of goods received at a CFS or CY.
Cargo Residues (Category J Annex V) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
Garbage category for cargo residues not classified as harmful to the marine environment, with discharge conditions in Reg 6.
Cargo Residues HME (Category K Annex V) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
Garbage category for cargo residues classified as harmful to the marine environment under the criteria of Annex V, discharge prohibited.
Cargo retention clause C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Tanker clause allowing charterers to deduct freight for unpumpable residues.
Cargo Salvage Bond X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
Written undertaking by cargo interests to pay their proportion of salvage and general average upon adjustment.
Cargo Sampling X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Drawing of representative samples by approved methods for laboratory testing.
Cargo Securing Arrangement X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Complete system of fittings, fixed and portable devices.
Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Approved manual whose application is verified during lashing surveys.
Cargo Securing Manual CIC (2018) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
The Concentrated Inspection Campaign by the Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU during September to November 2018 focused on the ship's approved Cargo Securing Manual.
Cargo Securing Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A pre-departure check of lashings, twistlocks, dunnage, and securing arrangements against the approved Cargo Securing Manual.
Cargo segregation X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
IGC Code requirement that incompatible gas cargoes be carried in separate piping and tank systems to prevent dangerous mixing.
Cargo Sequence List X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Container load list dictating stowage order, coordinated with terminal planners.
Cargo shift X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
Movement of cargo within holds or on deck, a recurring contributor to capsize and foundering.
Cargo Ship X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Vessel other than passenger ship, with different IMDG stowage allowances per stowage category.
Cargo Ship Safety Certificate X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary
Combined alternative document under SOLAS I/12(a)(v) replacing the three separate cargo-ship certificates.
Cargo Stowage System X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents
The cargo planning software (for example StowMan, MACS3, CASP) that has been targeted in ransomware events against terminals and lines.
Cargo Sue and Labor X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
The cargo insurer's reimbursement of charges incurred by the assured to avert or minimize an insured loss.
Cargo Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A general term covering inspections at loading, in transit, or at discharge to verify quantity, quality, condition, and stowage of cargo.
Cargo Surveyor F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
Independent inspector of loaded or discharged cargo.
Cargo Surveyor Network X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
System of surveyors maintained by inspection firms to attend port calls globally.
Cargo Sweat X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Condensation forming on cargo when warm humid air contacts cold cargo surface.
Cargo Tally X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Tally of cargo units loaded or discharged, often produced by independent tally clerks.
Cargo Tank X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Permanent or portable tank installed for the carriage of liquids in bulk, regulated under IMDG when carrying packaged tank containers.
Cargo Tank Analysis X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Three-tank FEM analysis required by IACS CSR-BC+OT for oil tankers under multiple load cases.
Cargo Tank Atmosphere X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Composition (inert, gaseous, gas-free) in tanker cargo tanks.
Cargo Tank Atmosphere Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Oxygen and hydrocarbon measurement before tank entry or loading.
Cargo Tank Atmosphere Control X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
The inert-gas or nitrogen blanket regime required under SOLAS Chapter II-2 and reviewed under VIQ Chapter 8.
Cargo Tank Capacity Plan X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Approved drawing showing tank dimensions, capacities, and reference points, the basis for vessel calibration tables.
Cargo Tank Cleaning Certificate X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The document confirming chemical and crude oil tanks have been cleaned to gas-free for hot work standard.
Cargo Tank Coating X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application
Lining applied to chemical or product tanker tanks, typically pure epoxy, phenolic epoxy, or inorganic zinc silicate depending on cargo compatibility.
Cargo Tank Coating Renewal X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Drydock workscope removing failed lining from chemical or product tanker tanks and applying phenolic epoxy or zinc silicate system.
Cargo Tank Coating Survey X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
A condition record for tank linings on chemical and product tankers, increasingly important for charterers shipping sensitive grades.
Cargo Tank Cool-Down X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Controlled spray of LNG via spray nozzles to lower tank wall temperature before bulk loading; typically reaching minus 130 degrees C.
Cargo Tank CP X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
Cathodic protection applied inside chemical tanker cargo tanks of stainless steel and prohibited inside crude oil cargo tanks because of spark risk.
Cargo tank dome X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Raised gas-tight structure on top of a cargo tank providing access for piping penetrations and instrumentation.
Cargo Tank Inspection X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Survey of tanker cargo tank internals including longitudinals, web frames, and bulkheads.
Cargo tank pressure X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Gauge pressure inside a gas cargo tank, maintained within design limits by venting, reliquefaction, or vapor return.
Cargo Tank Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A close-up examination of cargo tank structure, coatings, and fittings on tankers, particularly under the Enhanced Survey Programme for double-hull tankers.
Cargo Tank Venting X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Subject of IBC Code Chapter 8, covering pressure/vacuum valves, high-velocity vents, and gas-freeing arrangements.
Cargo tanks (Polar Code) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Cargo tanks in Category A and B oil tankers must not be located against the shell plating.
Cargo Temperature Control X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Function regulated under Chapter 7 of the IBC Code addressing heated and cooled cargoes during loaded passage.
Cargo Temperature Profile X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Recording of cargo temperature at top, middle, and bottom of each tank using calibrated portable thermometers.
Cargo throughput X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
total volume or weight of cargo handled in a defined period.
Cargo Tonnes X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Standardized cargo quantity defined for each Baltic voyage route, central to converting Worldscale percentages into dollars per ton.
Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
West African pre-shipment cargo notification document.
Cargo Transfer X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Subject of IBC Code Chapter 5, covering piping, pumping, manifolds, and segregation between incompatible cargoes.
Cargo Transport Unit X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
CTU, defined under IMDG and the CTU Code as a freight container, swap body, vehicle, railway wagon or portable tank.
Cargo Transport Unit (CTU) X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Container, swap body, vehicle, tank or other unit for transporting cargo.
Cargo Type Code X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
Two-digit field in AIS Type 5 messages describing the broad category of cargo onboard.
Cargo Underwriter X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Insurer of cargo interests called upon to provide salvage security under General Average and salvage rules.
Cargo Underwriter Approval X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Insurer consent often required before commencing salvage on insured cargo.
Cargo Worthiness X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The aspect of seaworthiness concerned with the vessel's fitness to receive, carry, and protect the contractual cargo.
Cargo Worthy X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Inspection grade indicating a used container is suitable for the carriage of cargo, abbreviated CW.
Cargo Worthy (CW) X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Container condition certified for international cargo.
Cargo Worthy Survey X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
IICL inspection certifying a container meets the cargo-worthy standard.
Cargo's Proportion of General Average X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
amount payable by cargo interests in adjustment of general average.
Cargolux X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline operating Boeing 747-8F freighters in project trades.
Cargotec X46. Container Terminal Operations
The Finnish parent corporation of Kalmar, Hiab, and formerly MacGregor, supplying cargo handling equipment to ports and shipyards.
Cargoworthy X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Condition that the holds or tanks are fit to receive the intended cargo.
Cargoworthy Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Determination of vessel and hold suitability to carry the intended cargo.
CARIACO Time-Series D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Long-term biogeochemical study in the Cariaco Basin.
Caribbean 600 F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport
RORC offshore race held since 2009.
Caribbean bunker market X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure
Comprises Curacao, Aruba, Bahamas Freeport, and Trinidad, with Puma Energy and World Fuel Services as principal physical suppliers.
Caribbean MOU Member States X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Includes Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, France (Caribbean territories), Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Netherlands (Caribbean…
Caribbean Piracy Risk X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs
Persistent low-level armed robbery and yacht-jackings concentrated off Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, monitored by CSSF and CARICOM IMPACS.
Caribbean Sea X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Tropical sea bordered by Central America, South America, and the Antilles.
Caribbean Sea Pilot X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Independent deep-sea pilot offering passage advice through the Windward and Mona Passages, although not mandated.
Caribbean season X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry
Winter charter season running roughly from December to April in the West Indies.
Caribbean SPAW Protocol D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife Protocol of the Cartagena Convention.
Caribic X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers
Combi Lift / Harren Group heavy-lift vessel of the Combi Dock series.
CARIS Bathy DataBASE X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
Geospatial database from Teledyne CARIS managing multi-resolution bathymetric grids and feature data for chart production.
CARIS HIPS and SIPS X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
Teledyne CARIS hydrographic and side-scan processing suite widely used by hydrographic offices for sounding cleaning and product generation.
CARIS S-57 Composer X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
Tool for compiling and validating S-57 ENC cells used by several national hydrographic offices.
Carl Stahl Group X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing
German engineering group manufacturing lashing systems, wire rope assemblies, and lifting accessories.
Carl Vinson (USS) CVN-70 X106. Naval Surface Combatants
Third Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, commissioned 1982.
Carlo Bergamini X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems
Lead ship of the Italian FREMM general-purpose variant, pennant F590.
Carlsbad X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
California city housing the SubCom systems integration facility.
Carnegie Clean Energy X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Australian wave energy developer of the CETO submerged buoy system.
Carnet X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
Customs document allowing temporary import without duty payment.
Carnet TIR C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
Transit document under the TIR Convention.
Carnival Breeze X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2012.
Carnival Celebration X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class LNG ship delivered in 2022.
Carnival Conquest X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Conquest-class ship delivered in 2002.
Carnival Corporation X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
The world's largest cruise company by passengers carried, headquartered in Doral, Florida, and dual listed in New York and London.
Carnival Corporation and plc X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
World's largest cruise company, parent of Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Cunard, Costa, AIDA, P&O Cruises, and Seabourn.
Carnival Cruise Line X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
Contemporary brand within Carnival Corporation operating from US homeports.
Carnival Dream X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2009.
Carnival Elation X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship delivered in 1998.
Carnival Festivale X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
The fourth Excel class ship for Carnival Cruise Line, scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Carnival Firenze X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship transferred from Costa Cruises in 2024, sailing from Long Beach.
Carnival Freedom X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Conquest-class ship delivered in 2007.
Carnival Glory X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Conquest-class ship delivered in 2003.
Carnival Horizon X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Vista-class ship delivered in 2018.
Carnival Jubilee X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class LNG ship delivered in 2023.
Carnival Legend X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship delivered in 2002.
Carnival Liberty X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Conquest-class ship delivered in 2005.
Carnival Luminosa X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship transferred from Costa Cruises in 2022.
Carnival Magic X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Dream-class ship delivered in 2011.
Carnival Mardi Gras X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class LNG flagship delivered in 2020.
Carnival Miracle X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship delivered in 2004.
Carnival Panorama X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Vista-class ship delivered in 2019.
Carnival Paradise X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy-class ship delivered in 1998.
Carnival Pride X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship delivered in 2002.
Carnival Radiance X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship rebuilt from Carnival Victory in 2021.
Carnival Spirit X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Spirit-class ship delivered in 2001.
Carnival Splendor X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship delivered in 2008, disabled in 2010 by an engine room fire off Mexico.
Carnival Sunrise X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship rebuilt from Carnival Triumph in 2019.
Carnival Sunshine X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship rebuilt from Carnival Destiny in 2013.
Carnival Valor X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Conquest-class ship delivered in 2004.
Carnival Venezia X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line ship transferred from Costa Cruises in 2023.
Carnival Vista X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Carnival Cruise Line Vista-class ship delivered in 2016.
Carpenter Stopper X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Wedge-type stopper that grips a wire rope without damage and is used for stopping off mooring wires.
Carrack F1. Maritime History
Three or four masted ocean-going merchantman developed in fifteenth century Iberia; example, Santa Maria.
Carriage breakers C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
Coastal breakwaters protecting beach areas.
Carriage Forbidden X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Status of certain entries that may not be moved under IMDG, marked accordingly in special provisions.
Carriage of dangerous goods investigations X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries
Casualty inquiries whose central issue is mis-declaration, mis-stowage, or reactivity of IMDG cargoes, a recurring theme in container ship fire reports.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
United States statute of 1936 implementing the Hague Rules into US law, now codified at 46 US Code Sections 30701 to 30707.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial
Domestic enactment of Hague or Hague-Visby Rules in many jurisdictions.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1924 (UK) X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines
Statute giving force of law to the Hague Rules in the United Kingdom.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1936 (US) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The US statute giving effect to the Hague Rules to bills of lading covering carriage to or from US ports in foreign trade.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 (UK) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The UK statute giving effect to the Hague-Visby Rules.
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 (UK) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The UK statute on transfer of rights of suit and obligations under bills of lading, sea waybills, and ship's delivery orders.
Carriage Requirements X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
SOLAS V/19 list of equipment that ships must carry, including AIS, EPIRB, SART and NAVTEX.
Carriage Temperature Record X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Logged cargo temperatures verified during outturn surveys.
Carrick bend X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Decorative and reliable knot for joining two heavy ropes.
Carrier X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
Party that performs or undertakes carriage of goods under a bill of lading.
Carrier Air Wing X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
USN designation CVW, embarked squadrons aboard CV/CVN.
Carrier Battle Group (CBG) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement
Carrier-centered formation with escorts.
Carrier block X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Heavy steel module supporting aircraft elevator or catapult equipment on a warship.
Carrier Grade NAT X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Address translation performed by a satcom provider that complicates direct attack but may also frustrate defender visibility.
Carrier haulage C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
Container haulage arranged by the carrier.
Carrier Strike Group X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
USN formation built around a CVN with cruiser, destroyers, and SSN.
Carrier Sue and Labour X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Obligation on a hull underwriter's assured to take reasonable measures to avert or minimize loss, including engaging salvors.
Carrier Transicold X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
US-headquartered manufacturer of container reefer units, including PrimeLINE, PrimeLINE Plus, and NaturaLINE.
Carrier Vessel X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Fish reefer or transport vessel that ships catch from fishing grounds to port, regulated by RFMO transshipment programs.
Carrier-Owned Container X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Container owned by an ocean carrier, distinguished from a leased or shipper-owned unit.
Carrier-to-Noise Ratio X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
Measure of received carrier power relative to noise power, governing achievable data rate and link availability.
Carrix X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing
Holding company controlling SSA Marine and several South American port operators.
Carronade X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
A short, large-caliber naval gun developed by the Carron Company of Falkirk in 1778.
Carrousel Tug X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage
Novatug concept with a winch mounted on a rotating ring around the superstructure, allowing 360 degree towline lead.
Carry-over (rolling) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Rolling defect in plate production.
Carrying Beam X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Beam fitted between two trailers to bridge a load that overhangs both decks.
Carrying capacity C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Maximum cargo a vessel can carry, in deadweight or volume.
CARSEA X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes
Caribbean Air, Sea, and Land Exercise series under REMPEITC-Caribe.
Carslogie, The [1952] AC 292 X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines
House of Lords held that subsequent damage by Atlantic storms did not extend the period of repair attributable to a colliding vessel.
Cartagena X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Colombian Caribbean cruise port on Panama Canal and South American itineraries.
Cartagena (Spain) X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure
Mediterranean port with Repsol's refinery providing physical bunker supply for Iberian coastal traffic.
Cartagena Contecar X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment
SPRC Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena facility in Colombia handling 3.4 million TEU in 2023, the Caribbean's busiest port.
Cartagena Convention D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Regional Convention for the Protection and Development of the Wider Caribbean.
Cartagena de Indias X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
Spanish colonial port on the Caribbean coast of present-day Colombia, fortified as a treasure-fleet rendezvous.
Cartagena Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Practicos de Cartagena de Indias serving Colombia's principal Caribbean container and cruise port.
Cartographer X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
Specialist who compiles hydrographic and other source data into charts, applying IHO S-4 specifications and house style rules.
Cartographic Generalisation X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
The reduction and simplification of charted features when compiling smaller-scale ENCs from source data.
Cartographic Generalization X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
Selection and simplification of features when compiling a chart at a smaller scale, governed by S-4 sections on density and clarity.
Carton (Master) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers
Outer pack EAN-13 barcoded with GTIN-14 trade item hierarchy for chandler warehouse picking.
CAS X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
Condition Assessment Scheme for single-hull oil tankers under MARPOL Annex I Regulation 20.
CAS (Condition Assessment Scheme) X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA
The IMO scheme for category 2 and 3 oil tankers over 15 years old, with CAS Statement of Compliance frequently checked by vetting.
CAS number X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Chemical Abstracts Service identifier used on MSDS for marine fuels and additives.
CASB X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
Cloud Access Security Broker enforcing policy between users and cloud services.
Cascade Filter X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Series of separators or filters arranged to progressively clean fuel or oil.
Cascade System X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
Manifold arrangement allowing sequential discharge of gas bottles.
Cascade Tank X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Observation tank in steam systems where returned condensate is checked for contamination before reuse.
Case File X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
The complete documentary record of a SAR incident maintained by the SMC.