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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with S (page 8)

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

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Seven Kestrel X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
Subsea 7 250 m saturation DSV delivered 2007.
Seven Seas Explorer X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 2016.
Seven Seas Grandeur X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 2023.
Seven Seas Mariner X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 2001.
Seven Seas Navigator X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 1999.
Seven Seas Splendor X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 2020.
Seven Seas Voyager X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship delivered in 2003.
Sevenstar Yacht Transport X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers
Yacht logistics company within the Spliethoff group.
Seventh Coast Guard District X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
US Coast Guard district covering the southeast US, Caribbean and Florida Straits.
Severability of Interests X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
liability policy term treating each insured as separately insured.
Severance (Sanctions Clause) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes
BIMCO-style provisions allowing parties to lawfully suspend or terminate contracts when sanctions intervene.
Severe Wind and Rolling Criterion (Weather Criterion) X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
IS Code 2008 Part A 2.3, evaluating ship's ability to withstand steady wind and roll-back.
Severn Estuary X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
UK estuary with one of the highest tidal ranges in the world, repeatedly studied for barrage and lagoon schemes.
Severnaya Verf X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems
Saint Petersburg shipyard building Steregushchiy and Admiral Gorshkov-class ships.
Severnaya Zemlya X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Russian Arctic archipelago separating the Kara and Laptev Seas.
Severnomore Higher Naval School X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities
Russian Northern Fleet officer school.
Severodvinsk class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Russian Project 885 Yasen SSGN, lead boat K-560.
Severstal X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate
Russian integrated steel producer with main plant at Cherepovets.
Sevilla X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Boskalis TSHD of 4,500 m3.
Sevmash X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Russian shipbuilder at Severodvinsk, building nuclear submarines for the Russian Navy.
Sevmorput X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators
Russian Atomflot-operated cable layer base, with limited submarine telecom work today.
Sewage (Annex IV Reg 1) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
Drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets and urinals, drainage from medical premises via wash basins, wash tubs, and scuppers located in such premises, drainage from spaces containing…
Sewage (Polar Code) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Discharge restricted in polar waters per MARPOL Annex IV polar amendments.
Sewage Outfall D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Discharge point for treated or untreated sewage.
Sewage System X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
Black water collection and treatment plumbing kept isolated from potable systems and food areas.
Sewage Treatment Plant (Reg 9 Annex IV) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
A plant of a type approved by the Administration in accordance with MEPC.227(64) standards, allowing sewage discharge anywhere outside special areas where treated.
Sewage Treatment Plant Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
ISPP certification survey of STP performance.
Sewol X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
South Korean ro-pax that capsized off Jindo on 16 April 2014 with 304 fatalities.
Sewol (2014) X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
South Korean ro-pax that capsized on 16 April 2014 with 304 deaths, mostly students; investigated by the Korean Coast Guard and the Special Investigation Commission.
Sextant B3. Nautical Science
Marine sextant with vernier or micrometer.
Sextant altitude (Hs) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
Direct reading from the sextant.
Sextuple Configuration X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
An informal reference to a six-string tow arrangement.
Seychelles X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
Flag administered by the Seychelles Maritime Safety Administration.
Seychelles PSC X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Indian Ocean MOU member State.
Seydisfjordur X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes
Icelandic East Fjords port and Smyril Line's Icelandic terminus.
SF-BREEZE X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
Sandia National Laboratories concept study for a 150 passenger high-speed hydrogen fuel cell ferry in the San Francisco Bay.
SFE X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping
SuperFreezer designation associated with Thermo King reefer units capable of very low temperature operation.
SFOC X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation
Specific Fuel Oil Consumption, the engine fuel consumption per kilowatt-hour used in EEDI and EEXI calculations.
SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption) X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Engine fuel consumption in g/kWh corrected to ISO conditions.
SG1 Away From X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Specific code that may be assigned to particular UN entries to require Away From segregation.
SG6 Stow Away From Class 1 X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Example specific segregation code requiring distance from explosives.
SGC-250 X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Sarens Giant Crane number 250, the world's largest land-based crane at the time of deployment.
SGMF X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel, London-based industry body established in 2013, publishing bunkering safety guidelines and crew training recommended practices.
SGMF Ammonia Bunkering Guidelines X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel guidelines on NH3 bunkering safety, first edition 2024.
SGMF Bunkering Safety Guidelines X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
Industry safety guidance published by SGMF for LNG bunker transfer operations.
SGS X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A Swiss-headquartered inspection, testing, and certification company providing extensive marine and cargo inspection services globally under the SGS brand.
SGS Bunker Marine Services X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Bunker survey and testing service line within SGS operating in Singapore, Fujairah, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Houston, and Algeciras.
SGS Cargo Inspection X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Cargo inspection division of SGS covering petroleum, chemical, agricultural, and minerals trades.
SGS Marine Fuel Services X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels
SGS's marine fuel testing arm offering ISO 8217 analysis, bunker quantity surveys, and condition monitoring.
SGX X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Singapore Exchange, the dominant Asian clearer of dry, tanker, container, and gas FFAs since the integration of legacy clearing infrastructure.
SGX AsiaClear X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Brand name for SGX's cleared OTC derivatives platform that hosts most cleared FFA volume globally.
SHA (Sidereal Hour Angle) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
Angle measured westward from Aries to a star.
Shabab Oman II X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations
Royal Navy of Oman three masted full rigged ship built 2014 at Damen Galati Romania, 87 m length, 2,300 sq m sail area, replacement for the original Shabab Oman.
Shackle X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
U-shaped link closed by a pin; 27.5 meters of anchor cable.
Shackle (Chain) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Old measure equal to one shot of chain, typically 15 fathoms (27.5 m).
Shackle Bow X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Curved type of shackle used in slinging arrangements for project lifts.
SHADE X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs
Shared Awareness and De-confliction, quarterly meeting in Bahrain coordinating CMF, EU NAVFOR and independent deployers operating off Somalia.
SHADE (Shared Awareness and Deconfliction) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
Multinational naval coordination forum.
SHADE-GoG X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs
Gulf of Guinea Shared Awareness and De-confliction, established 2021.
Shadow area X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Region of complex geometry difficult to coat by spray and treated by stripe coating.
Shadow Fleet E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
Tankers carrying sanctioned crude outside conventional insurance.
Shadow IT X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Unsanctioned IT systems and services used by personnel without central oversight.
Shadow pin X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
Pin on a compass card for taking azimuth of the Sun.
Shadow vessel X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers
Yacht support vessel carrying tenders, toys, and helicopters, examples being Wayfinder and Garcon.
Shaft alignment X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Engineering process aligning engine, gearbox, intermediate, and tail shaft bearings to acceptable loads and angles.
Shaft alignment (cold/hot) B2. Marine Engineering
Optical/laser alignment of propulsion shafting.
Shaft alignment optical B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Pre-erection alignment of shafting.
Shaft alley X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Tunnel housing the propeller shafting.
Shaft bracket (A-bracket) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Single- or twin-strut hull appendage supporting the outboard shaft on twin-screw vessels.
Shaft brake X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Brake mounted on the intermediate shaft to lock or slow the shaft when needed for maneuvering, common on RoRo and ferry installations.
Shaft brake (hydraulic) B2. Marine Engineering
Brake holding shaft for maintenance or PTO mode.
Shaft current X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Stray current flowing through the shaft, mitigated by shaft grounding (slip ring brushes).
Shaft earthing X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
Brush riding on shaft to drain galvanic current to hull.
Shaft Earthing Device X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Brush or slip ring arrangement that bonds the rotating shaft to the hull for cathodic protection.
Shaft earthing slip ring B2. Marine Engineering
Brush ring grounding shaft to hull.
Shaft generator B2. Marine Engineering
Generator driven by main engine via PTO.
Shaft grounding device X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Brush-and-slip-ring arrangement bonding the rotating shaft to the hull for corrosion and electronics protection.
Shaft hammer (defect) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Operator term for impacts in the shaft line due to loose flange bolts or coupling damage.
Shaft horsepower X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
SHP, power transmitted along the shaft to the propeller.
Shaft horsepower (SHP) B1. Naval Architecture
Power transmitted by the propeller shaft.
Shaft line X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Entire rotating assembly from engine or gearbox flange to propeller, including couplings, bearings, and seals.
Shaft locking device X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Mechanical pin or shoe used to lock the shaft during sea passage or maintenance, applicable on twin-screw ships sailing single-screw.
Shaft Power Meter E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
Sensor measuring delivered shaft power.
Shaft seal X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
Stern tube seal arrangement, brand examples include Wartsila Sterntube and Simplex Compact.
Shaft sleeve (liner) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Bronze or stainless sleeve shrunk on the shaft at the bearing or seal location to provide a renewable wear surface.
Shaft Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Tail shaft inspection in or out of bearings under class schedule.
Shaft taper X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Conical end of the tailshaft on which the propeller hub is fitted.
Shafting Inspection X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Drydock survey of intermediate and tail shafts including non-destructive testing of taper and keyways.
Shagang X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate
Jiangsu Shagang Group, the largest privately held steel producer in China.
Shake out X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Cast off the reef points and reset sail.
Shallow Water Salvage X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Operations in waters constrained by depth, typical of grounding cases on reefs and shoals.
Shallow Water Wave D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology
Wave whose wavelength is much greater than water depth.
Shallow-water effects B1. Naval Architecture
Increase in resistance and squat near the bottom.
Shandong X106. Naval Surface Combatants
People's Liberation Army Navy Type 002 aircraft carrier commissioned 2019, displacing about 65,000 tons.
Shang-class X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
NATO reporting name for Chinese Type 093 nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Shanghai X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
Chinese port opened to foreign trade by the Treaty of Nanking in 1842.
Shanghai 2019 GPS Anomalies X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents
The 2019 pattern of GPS "circle" spoofing observed near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, documented by C4ADS and SkyTruth in November 2019.
Shanghai Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Bunker supply at the Port of Shanghai by Chimbusco, Sinopec Shanghai, and CNOOC Bunker.
Shanghai Dredging Company X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Major dredging company based in Shanghai within the CCCC group, active in Yangtze estuary and coastal projects.
Shanghai International Arbitration Center X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
Mainland Chinese institution administering some maritime disputes.
Shanghai International Port Group X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment
SIPG, SSE-listed operator of Yangshan, Waigaoqiao and Wusong, world's busiest container port at 49.2 million TEU in 2023.
Shanghai Maritime University F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
Major Chinese maritime higher-education institution.
Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification
Chinese key maritime university in Shanghai Lingang founded in 1909.
Shanghai Ocean University Marine Sciences X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities
Distinct from SMU, focused on fisheries and aquaculture.
Shanghai Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Shanghai Harbour Pilotage operating under the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration to handle vessels at Yangshan, Waigaoqiao, and Wusong.
Shanghai Plant X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Singamas and DFIC container manufacturing sites located in the Shanghai area.
Shanghai Salvage Bureau X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Chinese state owned salvage bureau under the Ministry of Transport, China Rescue and Salvage.
Shanghai Shipping Exchange X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Publisher of SCFI, CCFI, and other freight indices and operator of related electronic trading services.
Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) X161. Shipbroking, Freight Derivatives, and Baltic Indices
Chinese exchange founded in 1996 that publishes SCFI, CCFI, SCFIS, and various secondary container indices.
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
Chinese yard under CSSC group.
Shanghai Yangshan X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Container port reclamation by CCCC.
Shanghai Zhenhua X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
Chinese heavy industry company, ZPMC subsidiary builds heavy-lift cranes for offshore wind vessels.
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
Chinese fabricator of offshore wind cranes, jacket components, and certain installation vessels.
Shanhaiguan Shipyard X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Chinese ship repair yard at Qinhuangdao, Hebei, historically under CSIC focused on VLCC and bulker repair.
Shank X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Long arm of an anchor between ring and crown.
Shantou X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Chinese port deepening by CCCC fleet.
Shanty F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums
Working song of the age of sail, documented by Stan Hugill.
Shape Memory Coupling X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
Connector technology for repair of subsea pipelines using shape memory alloys for sealing.
Shaped Beam X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
Satellite beam contoured to match a specific geographic region.
Share Pledge X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
Security interest granted by the parent over shares in the vessel owning subsidiary.
Shareholder Loan X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
Loan from sponsors to the operating vehicle, typically subordinated to bank debt.
Sharjah Repair Cluster X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
UAE concentration of small and medium ship repair yards including Albwardy Damen and Lamprell.
Shark X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Cartilaginous fish of the superorder Selachimorpha.
Shark Finning Ban X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Prohibition on at sea removal of shark fins and discard of carcasses, in force under EU Regulation 605/2013 and many RFMOs.
Shark Jaw X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage
Hydraulic chain stopper on AHTS vessels.
Sharps container X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
Yellow puncture-resistant container for needle and sharps disposal.
Sheaf of sweeps X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
A multi-ship sweeping formation employed to clear a defined corridor with overlapping coverage.
Shear Force Verification X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Loadicator check against approved shear force limits.
Sheaves X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing
Grooved pulleys that route hoist and boom-hoist rope through a crane reeving system.
Shed X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
covered storage for breakbulk cargo.
Sheen Inquiry (Herald of Free Enterprise) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries
Formal investigation under the UK Merchant Shipping Act 1894 conducted by Mr Justice Sheen into the loss of the Herald of Free Enterprise; Court Report Number 8074 of July 1987.
Sheen Report X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
1987 report by Mr Justice Sheen on Herald of Free Enterprise.
Sheer X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Curve of a ship's deck from bow to stern; sudden change in course at anchor.
Sheer Leg X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Floating crane with fixed jib at fixed radius, used in port heavy lifts.
Sheer line X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Curve of the deck line.
Sheer plan B1. Naval Architecture
Side view of waterlines.
Sheerleg X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Heavy lift crane vessel with A-frame, used for wreck removal lifts.
Sheerleg Crane X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
Tall A frame mounted crane on a barge or vessel used for very heavy lifts in shallow water.
Sheerness X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
UK port hosting the Medway Ports Recycling site.
Sheet anchor X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Spare anchor for emergency use.
Sheet bend X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Knot for joining two ropes of unequal size.
Sheet cavitation X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Stable vapor cavity covering part of the suction side of the blade at moderate cavitation numbers.
Sheet pile bulkhead X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Reclamation perimeter alternative to rock bund, common in port quay extension.
Sheet pile interlock X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Mechanical joint along the edge of a sheet pile section that engages adjacent sections to form a continuous wall.
Sheet pile quay X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Quay wall formed by interlocking driven steel sheet piles, often anchored back to a deadman or rock anchor.
Sheet pile wall C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
Steel or concrete sheet pile retaining structure.
Sheffield X106. Naval Surface Combatants
Royal Navy Type 26 City-class frigate.
Sheffield class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Royal Navy Type 42 destroyer.
Sheikh Khalifa X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry
Late President of the UAE and owner of Azzam.
Shekou CMPort X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment
China Merchants Port flagship at Shenzhen West Port, 7.3 million TEU handled in 2023.
Shelf Break D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology
Edge of the continental shelf where the slope steepens.
Shelf Drilling X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels
Dubai-based shallow water jackup specialist with a global benign environment fleet.
Shelf life X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
Period cargo retains marketable quality at specified temperature.
Shelf Slope Cascade D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science
Density-driven flow descending from the shelf to the slope.
Shell X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
Oil and gas major with offshore wind interests including Mayflower (now SouthCoast Wind), CrossWind, and Atlantic Shores.
Shell Alexia 200 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 100 BN cylinder oil for two-stroke crosshead engines on high-sulfur residual fuel.
Shell Alexia 240 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine cylinder oil with 140 BN formulated for high-sulfur residual fuel operation on scrubber-fitted ships.
Shell Alexia 40 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 40 BN cylinder oil for two-stroke engines on low-sulfur fuels.
Shell Alexia 50 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 50 BN cylinder oil bridging low and intermediate sulfur duty.
Shell Alexia S3 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine cylinder oil engineered for two-stroke crosshead engines burning intermediate sulfur fuel.
Shell Alexia S4 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 60 BN cylinder oil for two-stroke crosshead engines.
Shell Alexia S5 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine cylinder oil formulated for high-sulfur residual-fuel two-stroke engines.
Shell Alexia S6 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine high BN cylinder oil engineered for high-sulfur residual fuel duty on modern long-stroke engines.
Shell Argina S3 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine trunk piston engine oil for medium-speed four-stroke engines.
Shell Argina T 30 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 30 BN trunk piston engine oil for four-stroke medium-speed engines on distillate or low-sulfur residual fuel.
Shell Argina T 40 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine 40 BN trunk piston engine oil for four-stroke medium-speed engines on intermediate sulfur fuel.
Shell Bunker Marine Trading X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
Shell business engaged in marine fuel supply, including LNG via Cardissa and the FueLNG joint venture.
Shell Eastern Trading Bunker X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Bunker desk of Shell Eastern Trading in Singapore supplying bunkers at Shell Pulau Bukom.
SHELL ETP (Equity Trading Partner) X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA
Shell's vetting category for tonnage approved across its global trading footprint.
Shell Gadinia X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Shell Marine trunk piston engine oil for four-stroke engines on distillate fuels.
Shell Gibraltar X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Shell bunker license in Gibraltar Bay supplied through joint venture barges.
SHELL HSSE Manager X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA
Shell's vetting function role coordinating screening, audits, and incident reviews for chartered tonnage.
Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Vetting X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
The vessel screening function of Shell plc.
Shell Marine X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Marine fuels and lubricants business of Shell that markets the Alexia, Argina, and Gadinia ranges.
Shell Marine Bunkering Singapore X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Singapore bunker arm of Shell holding an MPA license and operating from Pulau Bukom refinery.
Shell Pernis X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Refining outlet for Shell Marine bunker grades in Rotterdam.
Shell Prelude X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers
Shell-operated FLNG unit, the world's largest floating offshore facility.
Shell Pulau Bukom X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Refining and bunker outlet for Shell Marine in Singapore.
Shell Quest X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Canadian onshore CCS project referenced as analog for offshore CCS injection operations.
Shell Rapid Lubrication Analysis X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Shell Marine LubeAnalyst service providing rapid turnaround used oil analysis with online portal reporting.
Shell Tankers X134. LNG and LPG Carrier Operators and Containment Systems
Shipping arm of Shell, charterer and operator of significant LNG fleet including ex BG Group vessels.
Shellfish Closure Area X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
MSP designation requiring cable installation outside critical shellfish habitats and harvest zones.
Shellfish raft X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Floating structure for suspended culture of mussels, oysters, or scallops.
Shellfish Sanitation D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources
Programs ensuring shellfish food safety such as the US NSSP.
Shellfish Tag Retention X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
Requirement to keep tags from molluscan shellfish for 90 days for traceback during outbreak inquiries.
SHELLLNGTIME 1 X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Shell standard LNG time charter party, first edition.
SHELLLNGVOY X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Shell LNG voyage charter party.
ShellSafe X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Hull surface modeling tool used in some shipyards; omitted unless current vendor reference confirmed.
SHELLTIME 4 C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Shell standard time charter party for tankers.
Shellvoy X161. Shipbroking, Freight Derivatives, and Baltic Indices
Voyage charter party form maintained by Shell Trading, current edition Shellvoy 6, widely used in crude and dirty product fixtures.
SHELLVOY 5 X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Shell voyage charter party for tankers, fifth edition.
Shelvocke, George X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
English privateer whose 1719 to 1722 voyage produced the albatross episode that inspired Coleridge.
Shenneng Tongli X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
14,000 m3 LNG bunker vessel built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and delivered to Shenneng for service in Shanghai in 2022.
Shenzhen X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Chinese port dredging by CCCC.
Shenzhen Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Pilots of the Shenzhen Pilotage Station serving Yantian, Shekou, and Chiwan terminals in the Pearl River Delta.
Shenzhen Yantian International Container Terminals X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment
YICT, Hutchison Ports facility at East Shenzhen, 14.0 million TEU handled in 2023.
Shenzhen Yiu Lian X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
18,600 m3 LNG bunker vessel built for PetroChina (CNPC) and delivered in 2020 as China's first dedicated LNG bunker vessel.
Sherbro X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
Sierra Leone region used in the eighteenth-century slave trade.
Sheringham Shoal X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
317 MW UK wind farm commissioned 2012, Equinor operated alongside Statkraft and UK Green Investment Bank.
Sherlog CTS X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
An ultrasonic hatch cover tightness testing instrument by Coda Octopus formerly Martek Marine.
Sherlog Hatch Test X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
The recognized brand of ultrasonic hatch tightness testing equipment commonly seen on bulk carriers.
Sherpa X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers
Solar paneled Arcadia yacht range; also a Feadship 58 m delivered 2018.
Sherwin-Williams X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application
US coatings manufacturer founded in 1866 in Cleveland whose Protective and Marine Coatings division supplies marine systems.
Sherwin-Williams Acrolon X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Aliphatic polyurethane topcoat family used in marine atmospheric exposure.
Sherwin-Williams Cathodic Protection X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
A commercial supplier of cathodic protection materials and coatings within the broader Sherwin-Williams portfolio.
Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Macropoxy 646 and related two-pack epoxy products applied in marine maintenance.
Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams Company supplying marine and offshore protective coatings.
Sherwin-Williams Seaguard X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Sherwin-Williams marine coatings product family including ballast tank epoxies and antifoulings.
Sherwin-Williams Seavoyage X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Sherwin-Williams self-polishing copolymer antifouling product family.
Shetland X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes
Scottish archipelago served by NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen.
Shetland Tidal Array X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Tidal stream array operated by Nova Innovation in Bluemull Sound, Shetland, Scotland.
SHEX (Sundays and Holidays Excepted) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Laytime basis excluding Sundays and holidays.
SHEX EIU X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Sundays and holidays excepted even if used.
SHEX UU X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Sundays and holidays excepted unless used.
ShibataFenderTeam X79. Tugs and Towage Industry
German fender manufacturer producing cell, cone, super arch, and pneumatic fenders.
ShibataFenderTeam (SFT) X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers
German-Japanese fender producer supplying cone, cell, super arch, and pneumatic fenders worldwide.
Shielded Cable Joint X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
Submarine cable joint design using copper shields and resin filling for HVDC connections.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Stick welding.
Shifting X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Movement of cargo from stowed position; may cause loss of stability.
Shifting at Berth X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Movement of the vessel along the berth or between berths during the call.
Shikishima, JCG (PLH-31) X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets
Japan Coast Guard 6,500-ton patrol vessel commissioned 1992, built for plutonium-shipment escort.
Shimonoseki X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Site of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's Shimonoseki facility in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Shimonoseki Shipyard X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard at Shimonoseki, Japan, building ferries and special vessels.
SHINC (Sundays and Holidays Included) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Laytime running continuously including Sundays and holidays.
Shinko Industries X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Japanese manufacturer of marine pumps for cooling, transfer, and cargo duty.
Shinko KV X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Vertical centrifugal pump series from Shinko for engine room cooling duty.
Shinko RVP X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Vertical multistage centrifugal pump series from Shinko.
Shinko SHK X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Shinko series of cargo pumps used on chemical and product tankers.
Shinko SVR X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Shinko vertical reciprocating cargo pump series.
Ship Assist X79. Tugs and Towage Industry
Towage service of guiding ships into and out of berths.
Ship Chandler Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Coordination with ship chandlers for stores and provisions delivery.
Ship Constant X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
The unexplained residual weight from a draft survey calculation, comprising unrecorded items such as mud in the bilges, accumulated paint, and minor stores not declared.
Ship Construction File A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes
Required under SOLAS II-1/3-10 for tankers and bulk carriers.
Ship Constructor X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design
ShipConstructor Software (now part of Hexagon AB) AutoCAD-based shipbuilding production CAD suite.
Ship Cook Certificate X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers
Document issued by flag state attesting cook training and competence, required by MLC 3.2 Standard A3.2 paragraph 3.
Ship Demolition Calendar X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The annual seasonal cycle of demolition deliveries, traditionally peaking in the first quarter for South Asian markets.
Ship doctor X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
Licensed physician serving aboard cruise or larger passenger ships.
Ship Earth Station (SES) X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Older Inmarsat term equivalent to MES.
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management
SEEMP Parts I, II, and III.