Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with S (page 17)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter S, drawn from every subject section. 4952 entries.

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Stem X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Trade term for a bunker delivery slot.
Stem Confirmation Sheet X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Sheet confirming bunker stem details before delivery.
Stem date C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Date cargo is committed by the shipper.
Stem Stern Trawler X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessel with the trawl hauled over the stern, the dominant modern configuration.
Stena Britannica X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Stena Line ro-pax built 2010 deployed on Hoek van Holland to Harwich.
Stena Bulk X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Swedish tanker operator and methanol bunker market participant.
Stena Bulk 2020 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Reported attempted cyber attack on Stena Bulk in 2020, illustrating targeting of tanker operators.
Stena Bulk CC pilot X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Onboard CCS demonstration on a Stena product tanker.
Stena Bulk Liquid Logistics X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Stena Bulk subsidiary providing LNG and methanol bunker supply in northern Europe and Gothenburg.
Stena Carisma X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: Smaller HSS 900, 88 m monohull HSC, Gothenburg-Frederikshavn 1997 to 2013.
Stena Carron X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: GVA 7500 sixth-generation harsh-environment drillship operated by Stena Drilling.
Stena Discovery X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: HSS 1500, Hoek van Holland to Harwich 1997 to 2007.
Stena Don X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Moss CS-60-based harsh-environment semisubmersible operated by Stena Drilling in the UK North Sea.
Stena Drilling X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Privately owned Scottish drilling contractor with a fleet of drillships and the Stena Don semisubmersible.
Stena DrillMAX X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: GustoMSC P-10,000 ultra-deepwater drillship class operated by Stena Drilling.
Stena Ebba X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Stena Line E-Flexer ro-pax delivered 2022 deployed on Karlskrona to Gdynia.
Stena Estelle X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Stena Line E-Flexer ro-pax delivered 2022 sister to Stena Ebba.
Stena Explorer X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: Lead Stena HSS 1500, served Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire 1996 to 2014.
Stena Germanica X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Stena Line ferry retrofitted in 2015 to dual fuel methanol operation marking the first methanol bunker stems in commercial service.
Stena Hollandica X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Stena Line ro-pax built 2010 sister to Stena Britannica on Hoek van Holland to Harwich.
Stena HSS 1500 X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: 124 m Westamarin/Finnyards built superferry catamarans, four built capable of 40 knots with 1500 passengers and 375 cars.
Stena IceMAX B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels: Drillship class.
Stena Line X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: Swedish ferry operator across Northern Europe.
Stena Nautica X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Stena Line ro-pax built 1986 deployed on Varberg to Grenaa.
Stena Pro Marine X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: 50,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Stena fleet.
Stena Pro Patria X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: 50,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Stena fleet.
Stena Promise X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: 50,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Stena fleet.
Stena RoRo X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Swedish ro-ro vessel owner and partner in the Oceanbird wind-assisted concept.
Stena Voyager X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: HSS 1500, Stranraer-Belfast 1996 to 2011.
Stencil Sticker X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Adhesive sticker carrying owner stencils, gross weight, and CSC data in lieu of paint stencils.
Step X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Socket for the heel of a mast.
Step dimensions X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Pilot ladder step minimum 480 mm x 115 mm x 25 mm in hardwood under SOLAS V/23.
Step spacing X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Pilot ladder steps equally spaced 300 to 380 mm apart under SOLAS V/23.
Step, Pilot Ladder X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Hardwood, rubber, or composite rung of the pilot ladder spaced 310 to 350 millimeters apart with a 480 millimeter minimum width.
Stephenson Harwood X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: An international law firm with a leading marine and trade practice.
Stephenson Harwood LLP X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: London-headquartered international law firm with significant ship finance, marine insurance, and shipping litigation practice.
Steregushchy-class corvette X106. Naval Surface Combatants: Russian Navy Project 20380 multi-role corvette class displacing about 2,200 tons.
Steric Sea Level D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Change in sea level due to thermal expansion and salinity changes.
Sterilizer X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: UV, ozone, or silver-ion device disinfecting fresh water before distribution.
Sterling Pumps X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Australian manufacturer of marine pumps for general service.
Stern X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: After end of the vessel.
Stern Anode X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: A sacrificial anode mounted at the stern to protect the after hull, sterntube, and adjacent fittings.
Stern bearing wear-down X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Measured radial wear of the aft stern-tube bearing, monitored against class poker-gauge limits.
Stern block X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Aft hull block including stern frame, rudder horn, and steering gear flat.
Stern Drive X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: General term for stern-mounted azimuth propulsion.
Stern flap X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Hull appendage downstream of the transom; not directly part of the propeller, but altering propulsive efficiency on naval ships.
Stern frame X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Casting or fabrication forming the stern boss into which the stern tube is inserted.
Stern Knees X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: See Knees.
Stern light X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: White light at the stern showing 135 degrees aft.
Stern line X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Mooring line led aft from the stern.
Stern Loader Trailer X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Heavy trailer designed for rear loading of project units.
Stern Ramp X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Hinged ramp at the stern of a ro-ro vessel hinged either axially or at an angle for shoreside discharge.
Stern Ramp (Stern Trawler) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Sloped opening at the stern allowing the trawl to be hauled aboard.
Stern Salvage X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Stern first refloat technique used when bow grounding precludes a forward pull.
Stern Slamming X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Impact loading on the stern, particularly relevant to twin-screw vessels with flat stern sections.
Stern thruster X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Tunnel or azimuth thruster located near the stern for low-speed maneuvering.
Stern Towing X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Towage in which the working line leads from a winch positioned aft.
Stern Trawler X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessel rigged to haul the trawl over the stern, the most common modern configuration.
Stern tube X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Tube housing tail shaft with forward and aft seals and lube oil sump.
Stern tube bearing B2. Marine Engineering: Aft propeller-shaft bearing, white-metal or composite.
Stern tube cooling X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Sea water or oil cooling of stern tube assembly.
Stern Tube Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Examination of stern tube seals, oil samples, and bearings.
Stern tube lubricant X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Mineral or environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) circulated through the stern-tube bearing system.
Stern tube oil X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Lubricant for the propeller shaft stern tube bearing, often a biodegradable EAL on VGP-regulated ships.
Stern Tube Seal X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Common ingress point requiring salvage attention on grounded vessels.
Stern Tube Seal Renewal X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Drydock replacement of forward and aft shaft seals supplied by Wartsila Simplex, Kobelco, or Brunvoll among others.
Stern Tunnel X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Hull form modification channeling flow to the propeller to improve inflow uniformity.
Sterntube Bearing Inspection X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Drydock wear-down measurement and bearing condition assessment of the aft sterntube white-metal bearing.
Sterntube tank X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Header tank above waterline supplying lube oil to stern tube under gravity.
Sternway X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Backward motion.
Sternwheeler X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A historic shallow-draft riverboat propelled by a single stern paddlewheel, preserved on US inland waters in heritage service.
Stethoscope X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Auscultation device in IMGS Annex V.
Stevedore X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Shore-based cargo handler.
Stevedore Damage X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: Recorded under cargo operations 06000 series.
Stevedore Damage Clause X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Allocates liability for damage caused by stevedores during loading or discharging.
Stevedore Damage Report X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Report of damage caused during stevedore operations.
Stevedore Damage Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Recording of damage caused by stevedores during cargo operations.
Stevedore Security Screening E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: ISPS-aligned access control for shore labor.
Stevedore Stores Damage X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Damage occurring during stores loading, claimed via agent on chandler's damage report.
Stevedoring company X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Commercial enterprise providing stevedoring labor and equipment.
Stevedoring Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination between agent and stevedore on vessel's behalf.
Stevedoring Heavy Lift X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Cargo handling services on heavy lift vessels at the port of call.
Stevens, John X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: American engineer whose Phoenix in 1809 made the first ocean voyage by steamship, from Hoboken to Philadelphia.
Stevin Mk5 / Mk6 X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Vryhof drag-embedment anchors of conventional shape used widely for mobile offshore mooring.
Stevpris Mk5 / Mk6 X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Vryhof high-efficiency drag anchors with fixed-fluke geometry preferred for permanent and semi-permanent moorings.
Stewardess X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: Interior crew member responsible for service and housekeeping.
Stewart Sokol and Larkin X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: United States firm with shipping practice in Portland.
STG (Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: German Society of Naval Architects publishing propeller and ESD research.
STI Tall Ships Races X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: Annual or biannual race series organized by Sail Training International, typically four ports over a single summer, with at least 50 percent under 26 year old trainee crew.
Stibine X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: UN 2676, Class 2.3 with Class 2.1 subsidiary risk.
Stiff X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Ship with a large righting arm and thus a quick roll.
Stiffener Buckling X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Column buckling check on plate stiffeners per CSR-BC+OT Chapter 8.
Still water bending moment SWBM X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Hull girder bending moment in calm water, computed from the longitudinal distribution of weight minus buoyancy.
Stillstand X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Reference operational term.
Stillwater Bending Moment X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Bending moment in calm water computed by loading computers per IACS UR S1.
Stillwater Shear Force X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Shear force in calm water computed alongside SWBM in loading manuals.
Stilt X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: NMDC support vessel.
Sting ray X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Venomous batoid of the family Dasyatidae.
Stinger X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Curved overboard ramp on S-lay pipelay vessels.
Stinger (Pipe-Lay) E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets: Curved support guiding pipe overboard.
Stinger Boom X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Sloping rear structure on a pipelay vessel from which pipe descends to the seabed.
Stinis Holland X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Dutch manufacturer of container spreaders for ship-to-shore and yard cranes.
Stinis Twinlift X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Stinis-branded twin-lift telescopic spreader for STS and yard crane applications.
Stirling AIP X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Air-independent propulsion system using a Stirling engine, developed by Kockums and adopted on Soryu boats.
STIX/TAXII X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: Threat intelligence sharing standards used by MTS-ISAC.
STL Buoy X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Submerged Turret Loading buoy used by shuttle tankers to receive crude from subsea risers.
STM (Sea Traffic Management) E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: EU-funded interoperability program.
STM (Subsea Turret Mooring) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Permanent mooring for FLNG units (e.g., Prelude).
STM Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Sediment, water, and Temperature Measurement for petroleum cargoes.
STN Atlas X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Historical bridge electronics manufacturer whose lineage influenced modern integrated bridge and satcom integration.
STOBAR X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery carrier configuration.
Stock X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Population unit used for fisheries management.
Stock Assessment D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Quantitative evaluation of fish population status.
Stock for Debt Swap X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Restructuring technique converting creditor claims into equity.
Stock Status X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Classification of a stock as underfished, fully fished, overfished, or rebuilding.
Stock Synthesis D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Integrated assessment software developed by NOAA.
Stock Take X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Monthly inventory of provisions in chiller, freezer, and dry stores, reconciled against PMS or catering software.
Stockholm X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Swedish capital cruise port on the Baltic.
Stockholm Agreement B1. Naval Architecture: Damage stability requirement for Ro-Pax ferries.
Stockholm Agreement 1996 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Regional agreement on specific stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships in Northwest Europe and the Baltic.
Stockholm Convention POPs X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Persistent organic pollutants referenced in IHM Table A entries.
Stockholm Norvik X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Swedish reclamation project.
Stockholm Norvik Port Shore Power X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Shore power installation at the newer Stockholm port for ro-ro and container ships.
Stockholm Plath X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers: Magnetic compass and binnacle brand associated with Plath of Hamburg's Scandinavian distribution.
Stockless anchor X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Anchor without a stock, common modern type.
Stocznia Gdynia/Crist propellers X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Polish propeller foundry capacity used on European newbuilds (omit if unverified).
Stokes basket X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Wire-mesh stretcher with floats for vertical and waterborne casualty lift.
Stokes Drift D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Net Lagrangian drift due to surface wave orbital motion.
Stolt Comex Seaway X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Predecessor of Acergy that worked with Smit on Erika oil removal in 2000.
Stolt Tank Containers X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen operating one of the world's largest fleets of ISO tank containers for chemicals.
Stolt Tankers X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Chemical tanker operating arm of Stolt-Nielsen managing a global fleet of stainless-steel parcel tankers.
Stolt-Nielsen X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Norwegian-listed shipping group whose Stolt Tankers division is one of the world's largest operators of chemical parcel tankers.
Stolt-Nielsen SA X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes: London and Oslo-listed group founded by Jacob Stolt-Nielsen in 1959, operator of the world's largest chemical-tanker fleet with around 165 deep-sea and regional ships through Stolt Tankers.
Stolthaven Terminals X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes: Stolt-Nielsen tank-storage subsidiary with terminals at Houston, New Orleans, Santos, Antwerp, Singapore, Ningbo and Dagang.
Stone Barge X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: An open hopper barge carrying crushed stone or riprap.
Stone Chambers X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A London barristers' set with an established admiralty and commercial practice.
Stoneage X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application: US manufacturer of rotary water-jetting tools and accessories.
Stonefish X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A BAE Systems air-laid bottom influence mine of British origin with acoustic, magnetic, and pressure firing channels.
Stop Drill Tooling X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Subsea repair tooling for hot tap and stopple operations on pipelines under pressure.
Stop Loss Reinsurance X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: A non-proportional reinsurance covering aggregate losses above a stated percentage of premium or amount.
Stop the Clock X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: The procedure under which the time a ship is detained does not count against the next port's inspection window.
Stop valve X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Globe or gate valve isolating a system.
STOPIA X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs: The Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement, a voluntary IGP&I arrangement supplementing CLC 1992 for smaller tankers.
Stopper X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Short rope used to hold a line while it is being transferred.
Stopper Line X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Short heavy line used to transfer load from a winch drum to a bitt during handover of a mooring rope.
Stopping the Loading X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Decision under IMDG carrier rights when packaging defects, segregation issues or documentation errors are found.
Storage Area Plan, Yard X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The yard layout showing impermeable storage for hazardous wastes and salvaged equipment.
Storage atlas (CO2) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: National or regional inventory of geological storage sites for offshore CCS, published in the UK, Norway, and EU.
Storage Bladder X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Towed flexible tank such as the Lamor Tube or Canflex Sea Slug.
Storage Cell of Asbestos X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Designated bunded storage cell for asbestos pending licensed disposal.
Storage Depth X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: Pressure at which the saturation living chamber is maintained.
Storage development plan X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Regulatory document required for offshore CO2 storage projects covering MMV, well design, and abandonment.
Storage spread (CO2) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Cost difference between capture and geological storage; key input for shipboard CCS economics.
Storage tank coating X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Internal lining of fresh water, fuel, or chemical tanks.
Stores Clearance Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination of customs clearance for ship's stores.
Stores Crane X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Provision crane up to 1 tonne SWL, ILO Convention 152 covers safety in port work, vessel side usually rigged by crew.
Storfjorden X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A Norwegian fjord designated by the Norwegian Maritime Authority as a test area for MASS.
Storis X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Norwegian term for old, multi-year Greenland ice transported around Cape Farewell.
Stork X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Dutch industrial services company providing ship repair services, owned by Fluor from 2008 and then Bilfinger from 2024.
Storm Bollard X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: High-capacity quay bollard, often 150 to 300 tonnes SWL, used for breast or storm lines during heavy weather.
Storm Geo BVS X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: BonVoyage System from StormGeo for voyage optimization and onboard weather routing.
Storm sail X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Small heavy sail set in severe weather.
Storm Surge D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Abnormal sea level rise driven by a storm's winds and pressure.
Storm Tide D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Combined storm surge and astronomical tide.
Storm Trysail Club X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: A New York-based offshore racing club known for the Block Island Race Week.
Storm warning X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Warning of wind force 10 or above.
Storm Water Drain X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Facility-level drainage segregating clean runoff from contaminated wash water; mandatory under HKC SRFP.
StormGeo X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms: Norwegian weather services provider that acquired Applied Weather Technology in 2015 and supplies routing data to Veson IMOS.
StormGeo Bon Voyage System (BVS) X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: A leading PC based weather routing product currently offered by StormGeo, evolved from the original BVS lineage.
StormGeo BVS X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: StormGeo's onboard voyage planning software derived from the Bon Voyage System lineage.
StormGeo Navigator Solutions X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: A portfolio of voyage planning, routing, and fleet performance products from StormGeo for owners and operators.
Stormy Sea Test X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Boom acceptance test at ASTM F-1523 wave heights of 0.6 m or above.
Stove X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Holed or smashed.
STOVL X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing.
Stow X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Put away in proper place.
Stow plan X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Vessel container stowage diagram.
Stowage X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: The arrangement of cargo on board, defective stowage being a frequent ground for cargo claims and a focus of pre-shipment surveys.
Stowage Approval X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: class approval of cargo securing arrangements and lashing plans.
Stowage Category X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Letter A to E in column 16a of the DGL specifying allowable stowage location on cargo and passenger ships.
Stowage Category 01-05 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers: Under-deck stowage categories for Class 1 explosives, ranging from magazine stowage (01) to less restrictive areas (05).
Stowage Category A X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: On deck or under deck on cargo ships and passenger ships, the least restrictive category.
Stowage Category B X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: On deck or under deck on cargo ships, and on deck only on passenger ships carrying not more than 25 passengers or one passenger per 3 m of length.
Stowage Category C X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: On deck only on cargo ships and passenger ships meeting conditions in column 16a.
Stowage Category D X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: On deck only on cargo ships, on deck only on passenger ships meeting specified conditions.
Stowage Category E X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: On deck or under deck on cargo ships and prohibited on passenger ships.
Stowage Code SW1 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Protected from sources of heat.
Stowage Code SW10 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Cargo transport units shall be shaded from direct sunlight.
Stowage Code SW11 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow safe from accidental damage.
Stowage Code SW12 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Under deck stowage shall be in a mechanically ventilated cargo space.
Stowage Code SW13 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: The control temperature and emergency temperature shall be shown in the transport document and on the package.
Stowage Code SW14 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow at least 6 m horizontally from accommodation spaces.
Stowage Code SW15 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: For mechanically ventilated and refrigerated cargo spaces only.
Stowage Code SW16 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Protect from direct sunshine for the duration of carriage in port.
Stowage Code SW17 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Closed cargo transport units may be stowed on deck only.
Stowage Code SW18 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Open or closed cargo transport units may be stowed under deck or on deck.
Stowage Code SW19 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: In a magazine type B or stowed in a closed cargo transport unit.
Stowage Code SW2 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Clear of living quarters.
Stowage Code SW20 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow in such a way that the packaging is not damaged.
Stowage Code SW21 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stowage of detonators in compatibility group B with other Class 1 substances requires separation by an approved division.
Stowage Code SW22 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: For Class 1 articles stowed in a magazine.
Stowage Code SW23 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: When transported under exclusive use the package or unit shall be subject to additional requirements.
Stowage Code SW24 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: This substance is liable to liquefaction if transported at temperatures above its melting point.
Stowage Code SW25 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: For Class 1 substances and articles stowed in magazine type B; refer to IMDG Code.
Stowage Code SW26 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: For cargo transport units only on deck.
Stowage Code SW27 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Where Marine Pollutant marking required on packages.
Stowage Code SW28 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Wash with copious quantities of water any spillage.
Stowage Code SW3 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Temperature controlled in accordance with the relevant requirements of 7.1.7.
Stowage Code SW4 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow in a mechanically ventilated space.
Stowage Code SW5 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow protected from sources of heat under arrangements that maintain low temperature.
Stowage Code SW7 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stow at least 3 m horizontally away from heat sources.
Stowage Code SW8 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Wear protective clothing and equipment.
Stowage Code SW9 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Stowage shall be in such a manner as to permit easy access for inspection.
Stowage Codes Column X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Column 16b of the Dangerous Goods List listing SW codes per UN entry.
Stowage factor C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Volume occupied by one tonne of cargo.
Stowage Factor (SF) X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Volume in m3 occupied by one tonne of cargo.
Stowage plan C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: Plan showing container or cargo positions.
Stowage Plan (Fish Hold) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Layout of cartons, totes, or bulk catch in the hold for stability and discharge planning.
Stowage Plan Project Cargo X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Vessel plan showing exact location of each project unit on deck or below.
Stowage Plan Review X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Verification of segregation, securing, and stability of stowed cargo.
Stowage Plan Verification X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection: The surveyor's confirmation that the cargo has been stowed in accordance with the approved stowage plan and IMDG segregation rules where applicable.
Stowage planner X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Shore-based or shipboard role producing the bay plan and lashing arrangement.
Stowage Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Inspection of cargo stowage in holds, containers, or on deck.
Stowaway C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management: Person concealed on board, governed by FAL Convention.
Stowaway Mast X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: A mast with in-mast mainsail furling.
Stowaway Reporting X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Reporting and handling of stowaway cases through the agent.
Stowaway Search Records X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: The records of stowaway searches required under the FAL Convention and ISPS Code, reviewed under VIQ Chapter 7.
STP 1971 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement, adopted 6 October 1971 and entered into force 2 January 1974.
STP Buoy X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Submerged Turret Production buoy enabling FPSO disconnection from a turret in extreme weather.
STP Protocol 1973 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Protocol on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, adopted 13 July 1973 and entered into force 2 June 1977.
Strachans Ship Supply X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: UK based ship chandler with central catering supply contracts to major fleets.
Straddle carrier X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: yard vehicle straddling and lifting containers.
Straight Baselines A6. Public international law of the sea: Permitted in specified geographic conditions under UNCLOS Article 7.
Strain Foil Resistive Gauge X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Resistive strain gauge built on a thin metallic foil grid.
Strain Gauge Adhesive X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Bonding agent such as cyanoacrylate or epoxy used to attach strain gauges to structural surfaces.
Strain Gauge Installation X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Process of preparing the surface, bonding the gauge, terminating leadwires, and applying protection.
Strain Relief X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Structural feature protecting submarine cable terminations from tensile load.
Strain-Based Design (Pipeline) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Pipeline design approach permitting controlled plastic strain, used in arctic and seismic settings.
Strainer X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Coarse filter at suction and discharge of transfer pumps.
Strait of Bonifacio PSSA X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling: PSSA designated by IMO in 2011 between Corsica and Sardinia.
Strait of Gibraltar X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Narrow passage between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Strait of Gibraltar Cable Crossing X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Cable corridor between Iberia and Morocco hosting several submarine telecom cables and a power link.
Strait of Hormuz X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Strait connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Strait of Hormuz GNSS Interference X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: Recurrent jamming and spoofing reports in 2019 and beyond, contributing to several merchant ship navigation incidents.
Strait of Hormuz Transit (Iran Vessels) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes: A focal point of AIS-spoofing detection given the chokepoint's commercial importance.
Strait of Lancaster Sound X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic.
Strait of Malacca X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra.
Strait of Malacca and Singapore X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: 805 km long passage between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula.
Strait Shipping X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: The New Zealand independent RoPax operator branded Bluebridge, running Cook Strait services in competition with Interislander.
Strake X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Continuous line of plating or planking.
Strand X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: One of the twisted parts of a rope; run aground.