Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with P (page 7)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter P, drawn from every subject section. 2685 entries.

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Pollution Response Vessel X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Specialized craft with recovery tanks, sweeping arms, and skimmer support.
Pollution Response Vessel (PRV) X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: Vessel equipped for oil spill containment and recovery deployed by salvors and Tier 2/3 responders.
Pollution Surcharge X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: An additional premium charged for transits in regions with elevated pollution liability exposure.
Pollux X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Ageotec compact observation-class ROV.
POLREP X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Standard pollution report format under HELCOM and Bonn Agreement.
Polyalkylene glycol X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Group V synthetic base stock used in selected biodegradable and high-temperature lubricants.
Polyamide X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Curing agent class used in epoxy primers, providing flexibility and water resistance.
Polyamide (PA) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Same as Nylon; used for mooring tails where elastic energy absorption is required.
Polyamine X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Curing agent class used in tank lining epoxies for chemical resistance.
Polyaspartic X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Topcoat chemistry offering rapid cure and long-life UV resistance.
Polybrominated Biphenyls PBBs X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Substances listed in IHM Table A, found in some flame-retardant plastics.
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Substances listed in IHM Table A, found in flame retardants.
Polycad X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Naval architecture surface modeling and offset generation software.
Polychaete X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Marine annelid worm of the class Polychaeta.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A regulated substance prohibited for new installation aboard ships under HKC Annex 1.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: UN 2315 liquid or UN 3432 solid, Class 9 with environmental concerns.
Polychlorinated Naphthalenes PCNs X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Substances listed in IHM Table A when containing more than three chlorine atoms.
Polyester X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Synthetic fiber used for mooring lines with high strength and low stretch.
Polyester (PES) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: See PES.
Polyester Mooring X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Synthetic taut-leg mooring with polyester rope segments.
Polyester Mooring Line X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Synthetic taut-leg mooring line with high strength-to-weight used for deepwater floaters.
Polyester Mooring Tail X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Snubber tail spliced into HMPE mainlines to absorb peak loads and reduce snap-back risk.
Polyester powder coating X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Coating used for above-deck fittings and not for hulls.
Polyester Resin Kit X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: UN 3269 liquid or UN 3527 solid, Class 3 or 4.1 depending on the base substance.
Polyethylene Insulation X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Common dielectric insulation used on subsea power and telecom cable cores.
Polyethylene jacket X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Outer insulation of modern submarine cables, typically MDPE or HDPE, replacing earlier jute and tar coverings.
Polyethylene Pellets X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Breakbulk in jumbo bags or bulk in compartmented containers.
Polymer stern tube bearing X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Bearing using polymer (Thordon COMPAC, Cutless XL, Vesconite) staves running on water lubrication.
Polymerising Substance X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers: Substance liable to undergo strongly exothermic reaction resulting in formation of larger molecules, classified under UN 3531-3534.
Polymerization Inhibitor X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Reactive species added at low concentration to monomer cargoes to prevent spontaneous polymerization during carriage.
Polymerizing Substance X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Substance liable to polymerize with significant heat release, Class 4.1 generic UN 3531, 3532, 3533, 3534.
Polymetallic Crust D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Cobalt-rich seabed crusts on seamounts.
Polymetallic Sulphide D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Hydrothermal massive sulphide deposit.
Polynesia Maritime Agency X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Agency for vessels calling at Polynesian island ports.
Polynesian Voyaging F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Wayfinding tradition revived by the Hokule'a voyages from 1976.
Polynesian Wayfinding D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Traditional non-instrument navigation using waves and stars.
Polynya D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Persistent open water area within sea ice.
Polyol ester X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Saturated synthetic ester used in many EAL hydraulic and stern tube oils.
Polypropylene X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Synthetic mooring rope fiber that floats.
Polypropylene (PP) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Low-cost low-density synthetic fibre that floats; used as messenger lines and on small craft, not on tanker main moorings.
Polypropylene Resin X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Granular polymer carried in liner bags.
Polypropylene Rope X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Synthetic mooring line valued for floating properties and chemical resistance.
Polysiloxane X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Hybrid epoxy-siloxane topcoat used in marine and offshore work for color retention and durability.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) Naval Architecture X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Spanish UPC Barcelona faculty of nautical studies, naval architecture, and ocean engineering at the Diagonal Besos campus.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia FNB Barcelona X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Facultat de Nautica de Barcelona, UPC, founded 1769 as the Royal Nautical School, awarding Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering bachelor and master degrees.
Polyurethane X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Two-pack topcoat using an aliphatic isocyanate hardener for atmospheric color and gloss retention.
Polyurethane (PUR) foam X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics: CFC- and HCFC-free insulation, typical 50 to 100 mm thickness in reefer panels.
Polyurethane Foam (R-PUF) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Glass-fiber reinforced foam used in Mark III insulation panels.
Polyurethane Foam Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The IHM Part I record of insulation foams and their blowing agents.
Polyurethane Insulation X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Foam insulation filling the cavity between inner and outer panels of a reefer container.
Polyurethane topcoat X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Finish coat applied to topsides, superstructures, and equipment.
Pomerene Act A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial: US Federal Bills of Lading Act, 49 USC 80101 et seq.
Pommern F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Finnish four-masted barque preserved at Mariehamn.
Pomor Trade F1. Maritime History: Seasonal Russian White Sea trade with northern Norway.
Ponant X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: French luxury and expedition cruise operator.
Pond Inlet X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Inuit community in northern Baffin Island, Nunavut, used as a Northwest Passage entry or exit point.
Pondicherry X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: French East India Company headquarters on the Coromandel coast, established in 1674.
Pondo X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: South African port reclamation project.
Pont-Aven X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Brittany Ferries flagship cruise-ferry built 2004 deployed on Plymouth to Roscoff and Portsmouth to Spain.
Pontianak X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: West Kalimantan landing point for Bifrost and SEA-ME-WE 6.
Pontoon X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Floating platform for pipeline, anchors or stationary dredgers.
Pontoon Hatch Cover X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Hatch cover type; designed deck loading specified in stability booklet.
Pontoporia blainvillei X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Franciscana, a small endangered dolphin of the southwestern Atlantic.
POOH X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Pull out of hole; tripping pipe from wellbore.
Pook, Samuel X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: American naval architect who designed the Civil War river ironclads built by James B. Eads.
Pool X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: International Group of P&I Clubs Pooling Agreement, sharing claims between USD 10 million and USD 100 million among member clubs.
Pool Bather Load X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Maximum number of swimmers supported by a pool's turnover and disinfection capacity.
Pool Claim X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: A claim that exceeds the individual club's retention and is shared by International Group clubs under the Pooling Agreement.
Pool Income Clause X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A time charter provision regulating allocation of earnings where the vessel is employed in a commercial pool.
Pool Manager X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Entity that commercially operates a tonnage pool on behalf of participating owners.
Pool Operator (Certified) X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Crew member with a recognized pool operator certification responsible for water quality and recordkeeping.
Pool Retention X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: The amount each International Group club retains before claims become poolable, reset periodically by the Group.
Pool Turnover Rate X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Time required for the recirculation system to cycle the entire pool volume, with VSP guidance of less than 4 hours for swimming pools.
Pool TW Anchor X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: TW (twin-fluke) high-holding-power stockless anchor manufactured by Pool, accepted by class as HHP.
Poole X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: Dorset town and home of Sunseeker International.
Pooling agreement C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Arrangement to pool earnings of similar tonnage.
Pooling Arrangement X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Agreement combining earnings of multiple vessels, often relevant to lender cash flow modeling.
Pooling Mechanism X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Provision under FuelEU Maritime allowing aggregation of compliance balances between ships.
Pooped X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Swept by a sea breaking over the stern.
Pop Valve X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: P/V valve providing safety relief on cargo tanks set at 0.25 barg for membrane tanks.
Pop-up cone X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Spring-loaded stacking cone that retracts into a hatch cover or pedestal when not in use.
Pope's Bishop Promoter for Stella Maris X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Vatican-appointed bishop coordinating the Stella Maris worldwide apostolate.
PoR X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Port of Receipt.
Pore Pressure D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Fluid pressure within sediment pores, important to seafloor stability.
Pork (Frozen) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: IMPA 550905 series; excluded from Halal provisioning baskets, segregated in chandler warehouses.
PoroCheck X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: MacGregor rudder bearing wear-down measurement system used during dry-dock inspections.
Porpoise X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Small toothed whale of the family Phocoenidae.
PORS (Powered Emergency Release System) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Loading arm system actuating ERC during ESD-2; see also FERC powered ERC.
Porsgrunn X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Norwegian steering gear manufacturer historically associated with Norwegian shipbuilding.
Port F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Left-hand side of a vessel when facing forward; also a harbor.
Port Access Plan X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Service description for VSAT or cellular use while alongside in port.
Port Agency Fee X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Standard fee for port call agency services.
Port and Terminal Technology Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual North American port engineering event hosted in cities like Norfolk.
Port Approach Module X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: An autonomy capability that handles confined water navigation and traffic management close to port.
Port authority C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Statutory body managing port.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: PANYNJ, bi-state agency overseeing US East Coast's largest container port handling 8.6 million TEU in 2023.
Port basin X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: enclosed harbor water area.
Port Botany X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Sydney's container port operated by Patrick and DP World, handling 2.6 million TEU in FY2023.
Port call X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: vessel visit to a port.
Port Call Coordinator X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Agency role coordinating all aspects of a port call.
Port Call Message Format X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: The IHO S-211 product specification for port call data exchange.
Port Call Optimization X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Workflow that uses AIS arrival predictions to align port resources with vessel ETA.
Port Call Optimization (PCO) Taskforce E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: IMO-supported industry initiative.
Port Canaveral X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: Florida cruise homeport on the Space Coast.
Port Captain F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Shore-based marine operations role.
Port Captain Heavy Lift X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Operator's representative supervising heavy lift operations at the port.
Port Captain Inspection X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Owner's representative check of galley cleanliness and stores rotation, ad hoc to flag state inspection.
Port Captain Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A liaison and oversight role by an owner's port captain documenting cargo operations and acting as on-the-ground manager during port calls.
Port Chaplain X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Resident or visiting clergyman serving seafarers in port through ministries such as Stella Maris or The Mission to Seafarers.
Port Charter X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Voyage charter where laytime starts upon arrival within the legal limits of the port.
Port community system C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: PCS, electronic data exchange platform.
Port Cybersecurity X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Discipline of protecting port community systems, terminal operating systems, and control systems.
Port Disbursement X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Total cost of a port stay summarized in the disbursement account.
Port Disbursement Account (DA) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Itemized statement of port costs prepared by the agent.
Port disbursements C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Costs incurred during a port call.
Port District X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A regional port authority that may regulate fleeting and terminal operations.
Port dues X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: charges for vessel use of port services and infrastructure.
Port Engineer F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Shore-based technical operations role.
Port Everglades X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: Fort Lauderdale cruise homeport.
Port Everglades Banana X136. Reefer Vessels and Cool Chain Operators: US East Coast banana reefer port serving Del Monte and Chiquita imports, with reefer ramp facilities at Mid-Port.
Port Facility Security Assessment X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: ISPS required risk assessment underpinning the PFSP.
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: ISPS-designated port-facility officer.
Port Facility Security Plan X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: ISPS document setting out security measures at a port facility.
Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Approved ISPS-compliant port plan.
Port Finance International Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual event by Mercator Media for port investment.
Port Health Authority X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Statutory body at port responsible for IHR enforcement and receiving the MDH.
Port Health Officer Liaison X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Liaison with port health officers on quarantine and sanitation.
Port Hedland X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: West Australian iron-ore port deepening repeatedly tendered to Van Oord and Boskalis.
Port Hedland Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Port Hedland Australia by Viva Energy Marine for iron ore export trade.
Port Hedland Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Pilbara Pilots service to the world's largest bulk export port for iron ore.
Port Hercules X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: Monaco's main harbor and venue of the Monaco Yacht Show.
Port hinterland C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Inland area served by a port.
Port Information Manual X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Manual published by the agent on port limits, restrictions, and contacts.
Port Kembla X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: BlueScope Steel integrated steelworks in New South Wales, Australia.
Port Klang X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Malaysia's busiest box port, comprising Westports and Northport, 13.7 million TEU handled in 2023.
Port Klang Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Klang by Petronas Marine and FAL Energy Malaysia.
Port Limit Pilot Boarding X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Boarding of pilots at the port limit for inbound transit.
Port Lockroy X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Historic UK base on Goudier Island operated as a museum and post office by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust.
Port London Authority Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: PLA pilots licensed for the Thames between Sea Reach and the Pool of London.
Port Louis Maritime Training Centre X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Mauritian STCW provider supporting Indian Ocean fleets.
Port Mansfield X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: An example of a designated US shallow-draft port served by the GIWW.
Port master plan C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Long term port development plan.
Port medical officer X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Local physician at port-of-call available for crew consultation under MLC Regulation 4.1.
Port of Antwerp 2011-2013 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Multi year intrusion in which criminal actors compromised port systems and the systems of forwarders to facilitate cocaine smuggling, disclosed by Belgian authorities in 2013.
Port of Antwerp Drug Trafficking Cyber Intrusion (2011-2013) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A multi-year intrusion in which traffickers compromised terminal IT to manipulate container release codes.
Port of Antwerp Intrusion X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: IT compromise between 2011 and 2013 used by drug traffickers to manipulate container release data.
Port of Barcelona (September 2018) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: The 20 September 2018 cyber attack against Port of Barcelona IT systems, contemporaneous with the Port of San Diego incident.
Port of Barcelona 2018 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: September 2018 cyber attack on the Port of Barcelona that affected internal systems while operations continued.
Port of Barcelona Ransomware 2018 X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Cyber incident in September 2018 affecting Barcelona port systems.
Port of Departure for Recycling X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The last port from which the end-of-life vessel sails for the recycling yard.
Port of Fujairah Bunker Code X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Operational code issued by the Port of Fujairah governing barge to ship bunker operations.
Port of Hamburg X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: HHLA operates three of four container terminals plus Eurogate at CTH, Germany's largest port at 7.7 million TEU in 2023.
Port of Houston Attempted Intrusion (August 2021) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A confirmed but unsuccessful intrusion attempt against the Port of Houston Authority disclosed by CISA in September 2021.
Port of Lisbon Incident X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: 25 December 2022 LockBit ransomware attack on Administracao do Porto de Lisboa, claimed by the LockBit group in January 2023.
Port of London Authority Website Attack (May 2022) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A denial-of-service attack against PLA's public-facing website claimed by a pro-Iranian group.
Port of Long Beach X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: California port handling 8.0 million TEU in 2023 across six container terminals.
Port of Long Beach Shore Power X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Berth-side OPS installations supporting California regulation requiring at-berth emission reductions since 2014.
Port of Los Angeles X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: California port handling 8.6 million TEU in 2023 across seven container terminals.
Port of Los Angeles Alternative Maritime Power X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: First major US implementation of high-voltage shore power for container ships, commissioned in 2004.
Port of Melbourne X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Australia's largest container port operated under 50-year lease to PoM Lonsdale consortium led by IFM Investors since 2016.
Port of Nagoya Incident X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: 4 July 2023 LockBit attack on the Nagoya United Terminal System halting Japan's largest container port for 62 hours.
Port of Newcastle Ammonia Pilot X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Australian east coast bunkering pilot evaluating ammonia ship-to-ship transfer procedures.
Port of Recycling X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards: The port serving the recycling facility, typically named in the IRRC.
Port of Refuge A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial: Port called at to address peril, often triggering general average.
Port of Refuge Expenses X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: Costs incurred in deviating to a port for safety reasons, often allowable in general average.
Port of Refuge Welfare X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Welfare response to crews on vessels granted port of refuge after casualty.
Port of Rotterdam X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Major European port that anchors the Porthos and Aramis CCS projects and several hydrogen import schemes.
Port of Rotterdam Authority X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Havenbedrijf Rotterdam NV, owned by City of Rotterdam and the Dutch state, managing Europe's largest port with 13.4 million TEU in 2023.
Port of Rotterdam Bunker Permit X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Permit issued by Port of Rotterdam Authority to bunker barges operating inside the Maasvlakte and harbor area.
Port of Rotterdam Shore Power X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Shore power program at Rotterdam covering the Holland America and offshore terminals.
Port of San Diego (September 2018) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: The 25 September 2018 ransomware attack against the Port of San Diego administrative systems.
Port of San Diego 2018 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: September 2018 ransomware attack on the Port of San Diego that affected information technology systems while cargo operations continued.
Port of San Diego Ransomware 2018 X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: SamSam ransomware incident in September 2018 disrupting Port of San Diego administrative systems.
Port of San Diego SamSam 2018 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: September 2018 ransomware attack disrupting port IT services.
Port of Singapore Authority X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: See PSA International.
Port of Sydney NSW Ports X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: NSW Ports consortium leasing Port Botany and Port Kembla, owned by IFM Investors and AustralianSuper since 2013.
Port of Vancouver X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority operating Canada's busiest container port handling 3.5 million TEU in 2023.
Port operator X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: company providing stevedoring and terminal services.
Port pilot X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Pilot whose license covers a single port.
Port pilot dues X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Pilotage charges levied by a port authority.
Port Pilotage Contract X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Contract between port and pilot service used in dues calculation.
Port Reception Facilities (Article 4) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary: Shoreside facilities for the reception of oil residues, NLS residues, sewage, garbage, ODS, exhaust gas cleaning residues, and other waste streams under each MARPOL Annex.
Port Reception Facility A3. Marine environmental legislation: MARPOL and its annexes: Required under MARPOL Articles 11 and within each annex.
Port Reception Facility (PRF) X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Shore-side facility under MARPOL to receive ship-generated waste streams from visiting vessels.
Port Reception Facility Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination of waste reception facility usage.
Port Reference Tide Gauge D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Tide gauge providing tidal data for a specific port.
Port Representative X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Liner agency role acting as on-the-ground representative of the carrier.
Port Restriction Advisory X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Advisory on restrictions such as draft, length, or hazardous cargo.
Port Revel Shiphandling Centre X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment: French manned-model facility operated by Sogreah-Artelia near Grenoble since 1967.
Port Risk Insurance X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: hull cover for vessels remaining in port and not at sea.
Port Risk Policy X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs: Hull cover for a vessel restricted to a named port or area without trading at sea.
Port Risks Insurance X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: Hull-style cover for vessels confined to a port or restricted waters, often used for laid-up or fitting-out tonnage.
Port Said X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: Egyptian Mediterranean entry to the Suez Canal, supplied by Misr Petroleum and Wepco.
Port Said University Maritime Transport Faculty X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Egyptian maritime faculty complementing AASTMT.
Port Sampling X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Shoreside collection of catch composition and biological data by national agencies and RFMO observer programs.
Port Schedule Booking X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Booking of berth and movement slots in the port schedule.
Port Security Officer X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Officer responsible for port security, increasingly required to coordinate with cyber risk personnel.
Port Security Service Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination of port security services under ISPS Code.
Port Security Unit X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets: USCG Reserve harbor defense unit, PSU 305 Fort Eustis, PSU 307 Clearwater, PSU 308 Gulfport, PSU 309 Port Clinton, PSU 311 San Pedro, PSU 312 San Francisco, PSU 313 Tacoma.
Port side X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Left side of the vessel.
Port State X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: State exercising jurisdiction over foreign ships voluntarily in its ports.
Port state control C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: PSC inspection regime.
Port State control (polar) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Inspections targeting Polar Ship Certificate and PWOM.
Port State Control (PSC) A7. Compliance, certification and enforcement: Inspection of foreign-flag ships in port to verify convention compliance.
Port State Control (PSC) History X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The MOU detention and deficiency history reviewed in every vetting screening cycle.
Port State Control (PSC) Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Inspection by port state authorities under MOUs.
Port State Control (PSC) MLC X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Mandate under MLC Regulation 5.2 for port states to inspect compliance, including welfare conditions.
Port State Control Catering Deficiency X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Common Paris MoU deficiency codes 18101 to 18402 cover food, catering, and water.
Port State Control inspection X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: PSC inspection that may verify STCW certificates and MLC compliance.
Port State Control Officer X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: PSCO, properly authorized inspector conducting PSC under regional MOU procedures.
Port State Control Officer (PSCO) X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: Qualified inspector authorized by the maritime administration to carry out PSC.
Port State Control Officer Qualifications X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: Set out in Annex 11 of Paris MOU and equivalent annexes of other MOUs.
Port State Control on IHM X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The verification of the ICIHM by port state control authorities during routine inspections.
Port State Control on Recycling X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: PSC inspection focused on IHM Certificate, IHM Part I, and IHM Maintenance Plan.
Port State Control Record X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: Vessel and operator history of PSC inspections and detentions, used by charterers in screening.
Port State Control Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: An inspection by port state authorities under regional MOU regimes such as Paris, Tokyo, or Caribbean MOU.
Port State Control under MARPOL (Article 5(2)) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary: The right and duty of a port State to inspect a ship in port to verify a valid MARPOL certificate and the condition of the ship and its equipment.
Port State investigation interest X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Recognition under the Casualty Investigation Code that the port State to which the ship next proceeds may have a substantial interest in the investigation.
Port State Measures D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Port-based controls on foreign fishing vessels.
Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: FAO agreement adopted in 2009 and in force from 5 June 2016, the first binding international instrument targeting IUU fishing via port controls.
Port State Notification (PSMA) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Advance notice from a fishing or carrier vessel requesting entry to a port under PSMA Article 8.
Port Status (Tokyo MoU) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: The classification of a port as low, medium, or high risk based on calls and detentions.
Port Stay Snapshot X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Summary of port operations at a given time for the principal.
Port stevedore X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Local stevedoring contractor employed for loading, discharging, and lashing.
Port Strategy Live X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual UK ports policy conference by Mercator Media.
Port Survey Heavy Cargo X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Inspection of berth, draft, and shore equipment before a heavy lift call.
Port Tack X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: A yacht sailing with the wind on the port side, with the mainsail to starboard.
Port Talbot X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Tata Steel UK integrated steelworks in South Wales producing hot rolled strip and plate.
Port tariff C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Schedule of port dues and service charges.
Port Tariff Bulletin X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Bulletin issued by ports announcing tariff changes.
Port Technology International Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual port operations awards held at TOC Europe.
Port Vauban Quai des Milliardaires X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Berth row at Antibes dedicated to yachts over about 35 meters, often cited as the most expensive yacht berths in the Mediterranean.
Port Visit (Naval) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Diplomatic-clearance ship visit.
Port Welfare Committee X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Local committee under ISWAN guidance bringing together chaplains, unions, port authorities, and operators.
Port-Based Welfare Committee X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: MLC 4.4-mandated committee in ports providing welfare facilities.
Port-Hand Mark X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: Lateral mark to be left to port when proceeding in the conventional direction of buoyage; red can in Region A, green can in Region B.
Portable Hand Sink X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Temporary station deployed at buffet outdoor venues to provide handwashing during service.
Portable oxygen pack X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: First-aid satellite kit containing small oxygen cylinder, mask, and BVM.
Portable Sulfur Analyzer X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Handheld instrument used for sulfur compliance verification of fuel samples.
Portable Tank X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Multimodal tank designed to be filled and discharged without removal from the structural framework, IMDG Chapter 6.7.
Portable Tank Approval X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Type approval and individual certification under IMDG 6.7.2.18 and 6.7.2.19.
Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: T1 to T75 in IMDG 4.2.5, specifying minimum requirements for portable tanks per substance.
Portable Tank Operator X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Operator of fleets of UN portable tanks for international carriage of liquids and gases.
Portable Tank Special Provisions X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: TP1 to TPxx in IMDG 4.2.5.3 modifying or supplementing portable tank instructions.
PortablePilot X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: PPU product family from Navicom Dynamics offering a portable RTK-GNSS bridge-wing solution.
Portainer X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: original Paceco brand for STS cranes, now generic.
PortFinance International Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual finance awards for ports presented in London.
Portfolio Sale X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Disposal of a tranche of shipping loans by a bank, frequently to alternative investors.
Porthole container X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics: Insulated container without internal machinery; cooled by clip-on or vessel hold plant via two port openings; legacy.
Porthos X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Dutch offshore CCS project led by Gasunie, EBN, and Port of Rotterdam to transport CO2 to depleted gas fields in the Dutch North Sea.