Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with S (page 4)

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

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Scaffold X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Temporary structure providing access for blasting, painting, and inspection in drydock or on board.
Scaldis X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: DEME heavy-lift JV vessel, occasional dredging support.
SCALDIS Salvage and Marine Contractors X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Belgian heavy lift contractor based in Antwerp, operating the sheerleg Rambiz and Gulliver.
Scale X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: The display scale chosen for a chart product; ENCs encode compilation scale in M_CSCL.
Scale (chart) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Ratio of chart distance to corresponding Earth distance.
Scale Days X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Working days defined for laytime, often by port custom or charter party.
Scale Drawing Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Verification of approved drawings used as gauging reference.
Scale error X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Error introduced by use of inappropriate chart scale.
Scale of Soundings X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection: A tank capacity table relating sounding measurement to volume, complementary to the ullage table.
Scaling X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Deposition of mineral solids on heat transfer surfaces, particularly in evaporators and boilers.
Scallop X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Bivalve of the family Pectinidae, harvested by dredge or dive.
Scammed Bunker Fraud X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: Theft via fraudulent ship-to-ship bunker delivery, often using false vessel identity.
Scampi Trawler X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessel targeting Nephrops norvegicus with a fine mesh trawl, often fitted with a sorting grid.
Scandinavian Maritime Academy X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Generic reference to Aboa Mare, Chalmers and Kalmar collaborative network.
Scandinavian Star (1990) X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Passenger ferry fire on 7 April 1990 killing 159 people; Norwegian and Danish reopened investigations followed.
Scandlines X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Danish-German short-sea ferry operator running Puttgarden to Rodby and Rostock to Gedser hybrid ferries.
Scanjet X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Swedish manufacturer of tank cleaning machines including the GP-44 model widely fitted aboard chemical tankers.
Scanjet GP-44 X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Fixed programmable tank cleaning machine produced by Scanjet for chemical and product tanker service.
Scantling Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Verification of structural member dimensions against class rules.
Scantling draft X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Maximum draft used for hull scantling calculations under class rules.
Scantlings X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: hull structural dimensions assessed against IACS URs and CSR formulae.
Scapa Flow X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Sheltered body of water in Orkney used for assembly and tow-out of devices tested at EMEC.
SCAR X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, the international body coordinating Antarctic science under ICSU.
Scarlet Lady X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Virgin Voyages ship delivered in 2020.
Scarp D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Steep slope on the seafloor or coast.
SCAT X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique, US-origin method for oiled shoreline survey.
Scatterometer D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Microwave radar measuring backscatter to retrieve surface winds.
Scavenge air X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Air admitted to the cylinder during scavenging of exhaust gases in two stroke engines.
Scavenge drain analysis X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Quantification of iron, BN, and Al+Si in cylinder scavenge oil to tune feed rate.
Scavenge fire X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Combustion in the scavenge space due to oil and unburnt fuel accumulation.
Scavenge Inspection X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: 750-hour visual inspection through cylinder liner scavenge ports for piston ring condition, oil film, and deposits.
Scavenge port X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Slot in liner admitting air from scavenge receiver.
Scavenge Receiver X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Common manifold between turbocharger and cylinders supplying charge air, drained periodically for FAS examination.
Scavenge space X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Section of a two-stroke engine where exhaust gas is replaced by fresh charge air and where cylinder oil residues collect.
SCB X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Ship Characteristics Board, USN postwar design committee.
SCBA C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management: Self-contained breathing apparatus.
SCC X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Stress Corrosion Cracking, environment assisted cracking in stainless cargo tanks exposed to chlorides under tensile stress.
SCCT Suez Canal Container Terminal X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: APM Terminals 55 percent and COSCO Shipping Ports 20 percent joint facility at East Port Said.
SCE X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: The saturated calomel electrode used as a laboratory reference electrode for CP and corrosion measurements.
SCEF (Security Control Effectiveness Framework) X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A class society and BIMCO tool to assess maturity of cyber controls aboard.
Scend X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Lifting motion of a wave.
Scene Command X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Command authority at the location of the SAR incident.
Scenic X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: An Australian river and ocean cruise operator founded in 1986 by Glen Moroney, operating the Scenic Eclipse luxury discovery yachts.
Scenic Eclipse X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Scenic Luxury Cruises discovery yacht delivered in 2019.
Scenic Eclipse I X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Scenic Group ultra-luxury expedition yacht delivered in 2019 with 228 PAX and helicopters and a submersible.
Scenic Eclipse II X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Scenic Luxury Cruises discovery yacht delivered in 2023.
Scenic Luxury Cruises X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Australian-owned luxury and expedition cruise operator.
SCF Marine X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A St. Louis, Missouri inland dry cargo barge operator within the SEACOR Marine and former SEACOR Holdings family.
SCFI C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.
SCFI Settlement Container Freight Futures X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets: Cleared container FFA contracts at SGX referencing SCFI sub-indices for major trade lanes.
SCFIS X161. Shipbroking, Freight Derivatives, and Baltic Indices: Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Settlement, the cash-settlement version of the SCFI used by SHFE for container freight futures.
Schahin X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Brazilian drilling contractor that operated drillships including West Carina and West Eminence before financial restructuring.
Schaller Visatron VN116/87 X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Widely fitted oil mist detector on MAN B&W and Wartsila engines.
Schaltbau X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: German supplier of marine contactors, switches, and DC switchgear, including the SCD high-current DC breaker family.
Scharnow turn X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Man-overboard turn used when the casualty has been missing for some time.
Schedule B X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: 10-digit US export statistical commodity code aligned with the HS.
Schedule of Approval X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: IMO Schedule attached to DGDOC listing spaces approved for dangerous goods.
Schedule reliability X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: On-time arrival percentage of container services.
Schedule Reliability Summit X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual liner shipping event organized by Sea-Intelligence.
Scheduled Inspection X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: A SIRE inspection booked into the OCIMF system and assigned to a named inspector.
Scheduled maintenance X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs: Time or run hour based interventions performed at fixed intervals regardless of condition.
Scheldt X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Belgian-Dutch estuary requiring continuous maintenance for Antwerp access.
Scheme A X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Certification scheme combining unit type approval and parameter check for EGCS sulfur compliance.
Scheme B X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Certification scheme based on continuous SO2/CO2 monitoring of EGCS exhaust.
Schettino plot (sea trial) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Synonymous with course recorder trace.
Scheuerle X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: German manufacturer of modular trailers and SPMT systems within the TII Group.
Scheuerle InterCombi PowerBooster X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: SPMT family from Scheuerle for very heavy modular transport.
Schiebel Camcopter X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Unmanned helicopter often used with AIS receivers for maritime surveillance.
Schiedam Yard X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam facility at Schiedam with multiple drydocks for tanker and gas carrier repair.
Schiehallion FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: BP Glen Lyon FPSO replacing the original Schiehallion FPSO west of Shetland.
Schiehallion Glen Lyon X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: BP-operated FPSO west of Shetland that replaced the original Schiehallion FPSO.
Schiffsausruester X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: German term for ship chandler, common in North European invoicing.
Schiffsbank X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: German term for a specialist ship mortgage bank.
Schilling Atlas X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Schilling Robotics seven-function spatially-correspondent manipulator.
Schilling Conan X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Schilling Robotics manipulator designed for heavy duty intervention tasks.
Schilling Orion X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Schilling Robotics seven-function manipulator widely used on work-class ROVs.
Schilling Robotics X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: TechnipFMC subsidiary that builds the HD, UHD, Quantum and Quasar work-class ROVs and Titan manipulators.
Schilling rudder X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: High-lift rudder developed by Hans Schilling featuring a fishtail trailing edge, allowing improved low-speed maneuvering.
Schilling Titan 4 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Schilling Robotics seven-function manipulator with rate or position control modes.
Schlumberger Sampling System X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Continuous probe sampling for LNG terminal GC.
Schmidt X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application: US blast equipment brand of Axxiom Manufacturing producing blast pots and accessories.
Schmidt Number D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Ratio of kinematic viscosity to molecular diffusivity, used in gas transfer.
Schmitthoff's Export Trade X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A leading practitioner reference on the law and practice of international trade.
Schneekluth Duct X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Wake-equalizing duct invented by H Schneekluth in 1984, an upstream nozzle ahead of the propeller.
Schneider Electric Masterpact X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Family of air circuit breakers from Schneider Electric used on marine LV switchboards.
Schneider Electric SM6 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear from Schneider Electric used on marine 6.6 and 11 kV systems.
Schoeller Holdings X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Cyprus-based ship management group, former parent of AAL Shipping.
School (of fish) X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Coordinated polarized group of fish swimming together.
Schooling Behavior X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Aggregation of pelagic fish exploited by purse seine and pelagic trawl fleets.
Schooner F1. Maritime History: Two- or more-masted fore-and-aft rigged vessel of New England origin.
Schopper test X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Older laboratory abrasion test for paints.
Schottel X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: thruster manufacturer used on tugs and self-propelled barges.
Schottel Combi Drive X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Schottel propulsion arrangement combining different thruster types in a single tug.
Schottel Pump Jet X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Hull-mounted pump-jet thruster from Schottel, used on harbor craft and offshore vessels.
Schottel Rudder Propeller X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Schottel azimuthing rudder propeller branded SRP, widely used on ASD tugs.
Schottel Rudderpropeller (SRP) X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Schottel's Z-drive azimuth thruster family.
Schottel SCD X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Schottel Combi Drive combining an electric motor in a pod with a Z-drive style azimuth unit.
Schottel SCP X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Schottel combi drive combining azimuth thruster and CP propeller features.
Schottel SRP B2. Marine Engineering: Azimuth thruster series.
Schottel SRP 1212 X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: SRP for larger ASD tugs in the 70 to 80 t BP class.
Schottel SRP 1515 X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Compact SRP unit for small workboats.
Schottel SRP 360 X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Older SRP designation common on 1970s tractor tugs.
Schottel SRP 4000 FP X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Higher-input SRP for 80+ t BP escort tugs.
Schottel SRP 460 X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Mid-range SRP suited to circa 50 t BP tugs.
Schottel SRP 510 X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: SRP rated for circa 1,800 kW input, used in 60 to 70 t BP tugs.
Schottel SRP-Tug X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Generic term for any ASD tug propelled by Schottel SRP units.
Schottel STT X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Schottel Transverse Thruster (tunnel thruster) product family.
Schubverband X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: German for "push convoy"; the standard formation on the Rhine of one pusher and two to six barges.
Schuler tuning X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Property of inertial navigation systems with 84.4-minute period.
Schuyler Block Fender X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: High-density rubber block fender used on tug bows and sides.
SCI X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey, founded 1834, with major centers in New York and Houston.
Scientific Drilling Vessel (e.g., JOIDES Resolution) E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets: Research drillship.
Scientific Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A laboratory-based investigation supporting cargo claims, including metallurgy, polymers, and food sciences as offered by firms such as Brookes Bell.
SCM X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Subsea control module; electrohydraulic module on tree/manifold.
SCMA X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration.
SCMA Bunker Arbitration X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration framework used for bunker disputes.
SCMA Expedited Procedure X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Streamlined procedure under Rule 44 of the SCMA Rules 2022 providing for sole arbitrator and short timetable.
SCMA Rules X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration Rules, current Fourth Edition in force from 1 January 2022.
SCMA Rules 4th edition (2022) X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Current SCMA procedural rules effective 1 January 2022, including enhanced provisions on consolidation, joinder, virtual hearings, and the SCMA Expedited Procedure.
SCMA Small Claims Procedure X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Procedure for low-value SCMA references with capped costs and abbreviated process.
SCMA Sole Arbitrator List X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Roster of sole arbitrators appointed under SCMA Expedited Procedure.
SCMA Tribunal X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Tribunal constituted under SCMA Rules, by default a sole arbitrator unless parties agree otherwise.
SCN (Satellite Communications Network) X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Generic acronym for satellite-based corporate networks at sea.
SCN Cone Fender X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Sumitomo SCN cone fender, a widely specified high-performance cone fender for container and tanker berths.
SCNT X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Suez Canal Net Tonnage.
SCOMBN (Standardized Comments on Behavioral Notes) X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The structured comment framework SIRE 2.0 uses for behavior-related findings.
Scoop Holder X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: NSF-listed accessory mounting an ice scoop outside the ice with a drainable base.
Scoop stretcher X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Two-piece aluminum stretcher used for spinal-precaution lift.
Scope X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Ratio of cable veered to depth of water.
Scope of Inspection X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: See Inspection Scope.
SCOPIC X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: Special Compensation P&I Club Clause, optional supplement to LOF providing P&I-funded tariff remuneration where Article 14 might otherwise apply.
SCOPIC 1999 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Original 1999 edition of the SCOPIC clause.
SCOPIC 2014 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Updated edition of SCOPIC reflecting market practice and tariff adjustments.
SCOPIC 2020 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Current edition of the SCOPIC clause adopted alongside LOF 2020.
SCOPIC Casualty Representative X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Independent surveyor appointed under SCOPIC to attend on behalf of P&I interests.
SCOPIC Clause A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial: Special Compensation P&I Clause incorporated into LOF.
SCOPIC Initial Security X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: USD 3 million security required under Clause 4 to be provided by the P&I Club.
SCOPIC Invocation X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Notice by the salvor under Clause 2 bringing SCOPIC into operation in place of Article 14.
SCOPIC Remuneration X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Tariff-based payment to salvor regardless of cure when invoked.
SCOPIC Salvor's Tariff X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Schedule of rates for personnel and equipment used to compute SCOPIC remuneration.
SCOPIC Tariff X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Annex B schedule of agreed daily and hourly rates for personnel, tugs, and equipment.
SCOPIC Termination X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Right of either party to terminate SCOPIC where its provisions are inappropriate to circumstances.
SCOR D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research, an ICSU body coordinating ocean science.
Score X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Groove on a block or deadeye.
Scoresby, William X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: Whitby-born Arctic whaling captain and scientist (1789 to 1857).
Scoresbysund X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Large fjord system on the east coast of Greenland and a flagship expedition cruise destination.
Scorpene-class X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Naval Group conventional submarine design built for France, Chile, Malaysia, India, and Brazil.
Scorpio Bulkers X105. Offshore Wind Farm Installation and Vessels: Bulk carrier owner that pivoted in 2021 to become offshore wind installation specialist Eneti.
Scotiabank Shipping X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Canadian bank franchise with a shipping client coverage practice.
Scotland (MCA Region) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: One of the MCA's inspection regions, contributing PSC data to the Paris MoU.
Scotland Net Zero X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: ScotWind leasing supports Scottish 2045 net zero target, framing for floating wind expansion.
Scott Base X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: New Zealand year-round Antarctic station on Ross Island, supplied via USAP shared logistics.
Scottish Seiner X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessel deploying a fly-dragging seine in which warps and net are dragged forward rather than anchored.
ScottishPower Renewables X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Iberdrola UK subsidiary developing East Anglia ONE, TWO, and THREE.
ScotWind X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Crown Estate Scotland leasing round closed in 2022, awarding 17 projects with significant floating wind allocation.
Scour X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: Localized erosion of the riverbed near structures.
Scour Hole X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A depression in the riverbed caused by current acceleration around a pier or dam.
Scour monitoring X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs: Periodic survey of seabed conditions around monopile and jacket foundations to detect erosion.
Scour Protection X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Rock or mattress placed at the base of offshore foundations to prevent seabed erosion that would expose cables.
Scout X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: A vessel deployed for advance hydrographic reconnaissance ahead of a survey vessel.
Scout vessel (ice management) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Smaller ice-class ship reconnoitring ahead of a transit.
Scow X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays: Flat-bottomed barge used to transport dredged material from the dredger to a placement or disposal site, often with split or bottom doors.
SCP (LMAA Small Claims Procedure) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: The LMAA procedure for low value claims under a defined monetary limit.
SCPC X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Single Channel Per Carrier transmission allocating a dedicated carrier to each link.
SCR X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: SAR Cooperation Plan required under SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 7.3 for passenger ships.
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: NOx abatement using ammonia or urea; integral to many ammonia and dual-fuel installations.
SCR (Special Casualty Representative) X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Independent observer appointed under SCOPIC Clause 10 to monitor and report on salvage operations.
SCR Approved List X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: ISU-maintained roster of accredited Special Casualty Representatives.
SCR Code of Conduct X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Rules of professional conduct for Special Casualty Representatives.
SCR Daily Report X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Written report by the SCR transmitted to the parties recording activities and observations.
SCR-HP X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: High-pressure SCR for two-stroke engines mounted upstream of the turbocharger.
SCR-LP X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Low-pressure SCR for two-stroke engines mounted downstream of the turbocharger.
SCR-N X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Wartsila SCR variant for NOx reduction on its medium-speed engines.
SCR-S X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Wartsila SCR variant for specific engine series and exhaust temperature ranges.
Scrambler X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Component that randomizes data patterns to maintain bit transitions on satellite carriers.
Scrap Battery X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Used or damaged battery; transport of used lithium batteries follows SP376 and may require approval.
Scrap Metal Barge X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: An open hopper barge used for ferrous scrap movement.
Scrap Steel Pricing Index X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The international benchmark for ferrous scrap, influencing demolition tonnage prices.
Scrap Steel Standard (IS 2830) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Indian Standard categorizing heavy melting scrap relevant to demolition plate.
Scrap Steel Trade X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets: Supramax and Handysize trade flows whose volumes affect S routes assessments.
Scrap value C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Demolition value of a ship.
Scrap Yield X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Percentage of LDT recovered as ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
Scrap, Ferrous X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Heavy bulk; abrasive; risk of hidden explosives.
Scrap, Non-Ferrous X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Aluminum, copper, brass scrap; heavy and angular.
Scrape-down analysis X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Laboratory testing of oil collected from the scavenge space to monitor wear metals, BN reserve, and contamination on two-stroke crosshead engines.
Scrape-Down Oil X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Used cylinder oil collected from the piston rod stuffing box on two-stroke engines, sampled for iron and BN trending.
SCRC (Stern Counter Rotating Compact) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Mitsubishi compact contra-rotating propeller arrangement (omit if not in service).
Screening Decision X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: The acceptance, restricted acceptance, or rejection outcome of an oil major's vetting review.
Screw conveyor X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: enclosed auger for moving dry bulk over short distances.
Screw Propeller X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: Underwater rotating propulsor that displaced the paddle wheel in ocean service from the 1840s.
Screw pump X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Twin or triple screw positive displacement pump used for fuel and lube oil.
Scrimshaw F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Whaler folk art using etched whale teeth and bone.
Scroll compressor X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics: Dominant compressor architecture in modern reefer units.
Scrubbed Spar Pipeline X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Subsea pipeline serving spar platforms in the Gulf of Mexico after compositional treatment.
Scrubber A3. Marine environmental legislation: MARPOL and its annexes: Exhaust gas cleaning system used as an equivalent under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 4.
Scrubber (EGCS) X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels: An exhaust gas cleaning system that removes SOx (and some PM) from exhaust, allowing continued HSFO use as an equivalent means of compliance.
Scrubber (EGCS) Documentation X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The exhaust gas cleaning system records that SIRE 2.0 chapter verifies for MARPOL Annex VI compliance.
Scrubber compliance fuel X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: HSFO supplied for vessels with active EGCS units, traded at a discount to VLSFO.
Scrubber Differential X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets: Earnings uplift to scrubber-fitted vessels arising from the HSFO versus VLSFO price spread, an input to TCE forecasts.
Scrubber retrofit B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Installation of EGCS.
Scrubber Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A condition and performance inspection of exhaust gas cleaning systems under MARPOL Annex VI and class rules.
Scrubber tower B2. Marine Engineering: Exhaust gas cleaning tower.
Scrubber-compatible fuel X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Residual fuel above the 0.50 percent sulfur cap whose use is permitted on ships fitted with an approved exhaust gas cleaning system.
Scrubber-fitted ship X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Vessel equipped with exhaust gas cleaning system that may legally burn high-sulfur residual fuel, typically using high BN cylinder oil.
SCS Worldwide X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: US-based agency operating from Houston and other locations.
Scunthorpe X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Tata Steel UK integrated steelworks in Lincolnshire producing long products and heavy plate.
Scupper X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Hole through the bulwark or deck to drain water overboard.
Scuttling Authorization X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Regulatory approval required for deliberate sinking of a wreck in licensed disposal sites.
SCV Code A7. Compliance, certification and enforcement: Caribbean Small Commercial Vessel Code, recognized by IMO.
Scylla X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators: Seajacks WTIV built 2015 by Samsung Heavy Industries, NG-14000X-G design, 1,500 t main crane, longest WTIV in fleet at 161 m.
Scyphozoa X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: True jellyfish.
SD-WAN (maritime) X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Software-defined wide area networking applied across multiple maritime links for application-aware routing.
SDC X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: Submersible Decompression Chamber, the formal term for a closed diving bell.
SDC Sub-Committee A1. The IMO and the international regulatory framework: Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction.
SDF Fender X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: ShibataFenderTeam-designed cone fender of the SDF series, geometrically similar to legacy Sumitomo SCN designs.
SDG 14 D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Sustainable Development Goal 14, conserve and sustainably use the oceans.
SDI X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Steel Dynamics Inc, US electric arc furnace steel producer headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
SDMBL (Ship Design MBL) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: OCIMF MEG4 term for the line strength on which a tanker's mooring fittings are sized, separate from the actual LDBF of installed ropes.
SDME X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment, the IEC term for speed logs covering Doppler, EM, and pitometer types.
SDN (Specially Designated National) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: OFAC-designated person/vessel.
SDN List (Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes: OFAC's principal list of designated individuals, entities, and vessels.
SDR X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: Special Drawing Rights of the International Monetary Fund, the unit of limitation in HVR, LLMC, CLC and other conventions.
SDR (Special Drawing Right) X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines: IMF reserve currency used in package limitation.
SEA C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management: Seafarer's Employment Agreement under MLC 2006.
Sea anchor X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Conical drogue streamed to hold a vessel head to sea.
Sea Anchor Deployment X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Deployment of a drogue from a casualty to reduce drift rate while awaiting salvor connection.
Sea anemone X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Polyp-form cnidarian of the order Actiniaria.
Sea Area A1 A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes: Within range of at least one VHF coast station with continuous DSC alerting.
Sea Area A2 X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Within MF DSC coverage outside A1.
Sea Area A3 X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Within Inmarsat geostationary coverage outside A1 and A2.
Sea Area A4 X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Polar regions outside A1, A2, A3.
Sea Asia X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Singapore conference launched 2007 by Seatrade and Singapore Maritime Foundation, held during Singapore Maritime Week.
Sea Asia Global Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Flagship conference at Sea Asia held at Marina Bay Sands.
Sea Breeze D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Onshore wind driven by differential daytime heating of land and sea.
Sea Cable Trencher SMD-Q1500 X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Subsea-Marine-Developments cable trencher used widely in inter-array installation.
Sea Cadet Corps X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: UK youth uniformed organization promoting maritime tradition, part of MSSC since 2004.
Sea Cargo Charter D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels: Framework for charterers to align with IMO climate goals.
Sea Carrier X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: carrier by sea, whose liability may be insured under marine liability covers.
Sea Carrier Document X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Information set provided by sea carrier accepting the dangerous goods consignment.
Sea Ceptor X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: MBDA CAMM short-range SAM on Type 23 and Type 26.
Sea Challenger X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: DEME Offshore wind turbine installation vessel, originally A2SEA built in 2014.
Sea Charm Submarine Cable X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Internal name used by a regional cable consortium.
Sea chest B2. Marine Engineering: Hull recess for seawater intake.
Sea Chest Anode X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: A sacrificial anode mounted inside a sea inlet chest to protect the chest plating and adjoining piping.
Sea Chest Cleaning X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Drydock removal of marine growth from sea suctions and grids and inspection of internal coatings.
Sea chest grating X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling: Perforated cover over a sea chest, often coated with antifouling to limit fouling.
Sea Chest Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Examination of sea chests, gratings, and valves during drydock.
Sea Cloud X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: The German operator of legacy three masted square rigged sailing cruise yachts including Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, and Sea Cloud Spirit.
Sea Cock X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A through-hull valve, less common on barges than on towing vessels.
Sea Control E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Ability to use a maritime area while denying it to adversaries.