Extended Operational and Trade Vocabulary

Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers glossary

Vocabulary of shipboard catering and chandlery: IMPA-coded stores and provisions categories, accommodation and galley supplies, SOLAS-compliant range-hood filters, provisioning scopes by vessel type, agency disbursement accounts, and the bonded-alcohol and customs-seal procedures governing supply of food, stores and welfare items to crews in port.

315 defined terms.

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A

Accommodation Stores: IMPA section 17 covering cabin and recreational items including bed linen, towels, and crew welfare supplies.
Acetic Acid (Food Grade): Provisioning vinegar concentrate listed under IMPA 55 (provisions) for galley pickling and cleaning use.
AFRAMAX Provisioning: Mid-size tanker provisioning runs typically scoped for 25 to 28 crew over 30 days, common at Rotterdam and Singapore.
Agency Disbursement Account (DA): Itemized husbandry invoice from the port agent covering cash to master, stores delivery, and launch services.
Air Filter (Galley Hood): IMPA 174000-series mesh and baffle filters for SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliant range hoods.
Alcohol Bonded List: Master's declaration of spirits, wine, and beer held under customs seal, sealed inbound and broken only at sea.
Alfa Laval Galley Separator: Centrifugal grease and waste separator used in larger galley wastewater pretreatment lines.
Aluminum Foil (Catering): IMPA 174711 standard catering foil roll, heavy duty grade for galley use.
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group: Hong Kong-based ship management and seafarer training group.
Antwerp Provisioning Hub: Major North Range supply port with ISSA chandlers covering tankers and dry bulkers transiting the Westerschelde.
Apron (Cook): IMPA 174153 cotton bib apron, part of standard galley personal protective issue.
Arabic Coffee (Bonded): Provisioning category important on Gulf trades, supplied through chandlers in Fujairah and Jebel Ali.
Ascorbic Acid: Vitamin C fortification additive permitted under EU food additive Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, supplied in galley premixes.
ASTM D4057: Standard practice for manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products, the reference for spot sampling on bunker barges.
Authority to Board (ATB): Port-issued permit allowing a chandler launch or van to deliver stores alongside.
Auxiliary Stores Locker: Forward or aft storeroom for cleaning chemicals and deck consumables, separate from refrigerated provisions.

B

Baader Fish Processing Equipment: Specialist galley and factory-vessel equipment maker headquartered in Lubeck, Germany.
Bain-marie: Hot water bath used to hold cooked foods at safe temperatures during buffet service.
Baker's Yeast (Dried): IMPA 550509 instant dry yeast, 500 g vacuum pack, standard provisioning unit.
Barwil Agencies: Wilhelmsen-owned port agency network historically bundled with Wilhelmsen Ships Service for provisions and husbandry.
Beef (Frozen, Boneless): USDA Choice grade typical for ship provisioning, IMPA section 55 frozen meats subsection.
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement: Hamburg and Limassol based ship manager whose central procurement covers technical stores and lubricants.
Bill of Lading (Stores): Documentary cover for sealed bonded and duty-suspended chandler deliveries.
Bonded Stores: Tobacco, liquor, and similar items held under customs control, replenished by the agent's chandler.
Boning Knife: IMPA 172217 stainless steel galley knife, 15 cm blade, standard issue.
Bottled Water (Provisions): IMPA 551641 mineral water, 1.5 L PET, standard pallet quantity 720 bottles.
Bread Improver: Galley premix additive, calcium propionate based, supplied under IMPA 550 series flour and bakery codes.
Brewery Stock: Beer category on the bonded list, typically Heineken, Tiger, San Miguel, or Carlsberg depending on supply port.
British Marine Catering: Generic term for UK flag galley standards aligned with MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2.
Bunker Sample Bottle Kit: IMPA 170425 series 750 mL or 1 L sample bottle, often supplied alongside provisions by chandlers.
Butcher Block: IMPA 174151 hardwood or polyethylene cutting board, color coded under HACCP guidance.
Butter (Salted): IMPA 551005 250 g block, frozen storage at -18 C standard.

C

Cabin Stores: IMPA section 17 including bedlinen, towels, and crew welfare items separate from provisions.
CAD (Cash Against Documents): Payment term used for chandler invoices when CTM is not pre-arranged.
Cargill Provisions: Bulk meat and grain supplier feeding into the chandler distribution chain for major hub ports.
Carton (Master): Outer pack EAN-13 barcoded with GTIN-14 trade item hierarchy for chandler warehouse picking.
Cash to Master (CTM): Cash advance delivered by the agent to the master against an owner's instruction, denominated in USD or local currency.
Catalog Code (ISSA): 6-digit numeric reference in the ISSA Catalogue mapped to product class and subclass.
Catalogue (IMPA Marine Stores): Reference work listing roughly 50,000 items under 5-digit IMPA codes, currently in the 8th edition family.
Catering Department: Onboard department headed by the chief cook or chief steward, distinct from deck and engine.
Catering Stores Receipt: Signed delivery note retained by the chief cook against the chandler's packing list.
CCP (Critical Control Point): HACCP step at which a control measure can be applied to prevent or eliminate a food safety hazard.
Certificate of Origin (Provisions): Required by some customs authorities for meat and dairy on chandler deliveries.
Chandler Launch: Workboat used to deliver stores to a vessel at anchor, common at Singapore Eastern Anchorage and Fujairah.
Chartered Vessel Provisioning: Cost typically split between owner and charterer per the charter party catering clause.
Chest Freezer (Galley): IMPA 174306 horizontal freezer, capacity 200 L and above for stores backup.
Chief Cook Certificate: Document required under MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2 paragraph 3 for cooks on vessels with 10 or more crew.
Chief Steward: Senior catering rating responsible for galley and accommodation services under MLC Regulation 3.2.
Chiller (Provisions): Refrigerated compartment kept at 0 to 4 C for fresh meats, dairy, and produce.
Chocolate (Cocoa Powder): IMPA 550832 cocoa powder, 1 kg pack, common bakery store.
Cold chain: Continuous temperature-controlled supply chain from origin packing house to retail or end-use.
Columbia Shipmanagement: Cyprus based third-party manager, part of Columbia Group.
Companion Catalogue: ISSA's cross-reference index between ISSA and IMPA codes.
Cook (Ship): Rating responsible for crew meals, certified under STCW Regulation VI/6 in some administrations and MLC 3.2 in all.
Cook STCW Training: Approved seafarer cook course meeting Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping requirements where the flag state requires it.
Corn Starch: IMPA 550730 1 kg pack, basic galley thickener.
Cottage Cheese: IMPA 551016 chilled dairy, 500 g tub.
Crew Welfare Stores: IMPA section 17 covering games, library, and recreation items required under MLC Title 3.
CTM Receipt Voucher: Master's signed acknowledgment of cash to master, retained in the disbursement file.
Customs Seal: Lead or plastic seal applied to bonded store lockers in port, broken by master at sea.
Cutlery (Stainless): IMPA 174201 series, 18/10 stainless, mess room standard.

D

Daily Provision Cost (DPC): Owner or manager budget figure per person per day, commonly USD 8 to USD 12 on dry cargo vessels.
Damage Report (Stores): Chandler claim form for goods rejected at delivery, signed by master and agent.
DanBrit Ship Supply: Esbjerg, Denmark headquartered chandler serving North Sea offshore and fishing fleets.
Dangerous Goods Stores: Cleaning chemicals and aerosols stowed per IMDG class 2.1 and 9 when carried as cargo, not stores.
Deck Stores: IMPA section 19 covering ropes, paints, and deck consumables, distinct from provisions.
Defrost cycle: Periodic evaporator heating to clear frost; initiated by timer, demand sensor, or pressure differential.
Delivery Note (Chandler): Stamped triplicate document, with one copy each for chandler, vessel, and agent.
Dishwasher (Hood Type): IMPA 174404, common Hobart AM900 or Winterhalter PT models in officer mess pantries.
Dover Sole (Frozen): Premium provisioning item, IMPA 551104 series frozen fish.
Dry Stores: Ambient temperature provisioning category, including flour, sugar, rice, and canned goods.
Duty Free Stores: See Bonded Stores.

E

EAN-13 Barcode: 13-digit European Article Number used by chandlers for retail-unit picking, succeeded by GTIN-13 within GS1 standards.
EC Regulation 178/2002: EU general food law establishing traceability obligations along the chandler supply chain.
EC Regulation 852/2004: EU hygiene of foodstuffs regulation, applied to EU based chandlers and EU flagged vessels.
EC Regulation 853/2004: Specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, governs meat and dairy chandler supply within the EU.
Electrolux Professional Marine: Italian and Swedish manufacturer of marine galley combi ovens, dishwashers, and refrigeration.
Emergency Provisions: Lifeboat ration packs, SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 32 requirement, 10,000 kJ per person minimum.
Espresso Machine (Officer Mess): IMPA 174418 commercial bar machine, Rancilio or La Cimbali common.
EU Hygiene Package: Collective term for Regulations 852/2004, 853/2004, 854/2004, and 882/2004 governing food safety.
Evaporator (Galley Reefer): Heat exchange unit serving the provisions chiller, defrost cycle critical to HACCP compliance.

F

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG): Chandler product class covering daily-use items with short shelf life.
FDA Food Code: US Food and Drug Administration model code referenced by some US-based chandlers for galley supply.
Federation of European Ship Suppliers (FESS): Brussels based regional umbrella for European ship supply associations.
FEFO (First Expired First Out): Chandler warehouse rotation principle applied to refrigerated and dairy provisions.
FEU (Forty-foot Equivalent Unit): Reefer container size relevant to ocean-shipped stores consolidation.
FIFO (First In First Out): Galley stores rotation rule applied to dry stores and ambient items.
Fish (Frozen): IMPA section 55 subsection 551100, individual quick frozen (IQF) standard.
Flour (Bread): IMPA 550701 wheat flour, 25 kg sack, bakery standard.
Food Cost Per Day (FCPD): KPI used by manning agencies and ship managers, often reported monthly.
Food Handler Training: Onboard training requirement under MLC 2006 Code A3.2.8 covering cleaning, hygiene, and storage.
Food Storage Temperature Log: HACCP record keeping requirement for galley chillers and freezers.
Frozen Meat Documentation: Health certificate, veterinary stamp, and lot number required at chandler delivery.
Fruit (Fresh): IMPA section 55 subsection 551500, sourced locally at most provisioning ports.

G

GAC Ship Supply: Dubai headquartered division of GAC Group, present in 50-plus countries for provisions and bonded stores.
Galley Equipment: IMPA section 17 sub-class 174 covering ovens, ranges, mixers, and storage.
Galley Fire Suppression: SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 10.6.4 requirement for fixed system over deep fat cooking equipment.
Galley Hood (Grease Filter): Baffle filter type required to minimize residue ignition risk under SOLAS II-2.
Garrets International: UK based catering management company operating since 1991, headquartered in Reigate, Surrey.
Gas Detector (Galley LPG): IMPA 330127 series fixed LPG detector, required where LPG cooking is fitted.
GHP (Good Hygiene Practice): Prerequisite program underpinning HACCP, mandatory under EC 852/2004 Annex I.
GHS (Globally Harmonized System): UN labeling system applied to galley and store cleaning chemicals.
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN): GS1 product identifier used in chandler scanning systems, in 8, 12, 13, or 14 digit forms.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice): Production standard applied at chandler warehouses and central kitchens.
Grade A Eggs: USDA classification, IMPA 551019 hen eggs, 30-egg flat standard pack.
Grease Trap: Plumbing device intercepting fats, oils, and grease from galley drains before discharge to the sewage system.
GS1: Brussels based standards body administering EAN and GTIN barcoding across the chandler supply chain.

H

HACCP: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points food safety management system, codified in Codex Alimentarius.
Halal Provisioning: Certified meat supply category required for Gulf and Indian Subcontinent crew, JAKIM and MUI commonly accepted certifiers.
Hamburg Provisioning: Major North Range hub with Inter Marine Supply and others servicing container, tanker, and bulker calls.
Hand Soap (Galley): IMPA 550221 antibacterial liquid soap, 5 L canister.
Hanseatic Marine Catering: Hamburg based catering management company with European fleet focus.
Hobart Corporation: Troy, Ohio headquartered manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, mixers, and meat slicers used in galleys.
Honey (Provisions): IMPA 550816 1 kg jar, ambient store.
Hong Kong Provisioning: Major Asian hub served by Sembawang, Sims Trading, and Far East Marine Supply chandlers.
Houston Provisioning: Gulf of Mexico hub for tanker and offshore vessel provisioning.
Husbandry Agent: Port agent appointed solely for crew, stores, and CTM, not cargo operations.
Husbandry Call: Port call performed primarily for crew, stores, and personal services.

I

Ice Cream Freezer: IMPA 174308 chest freezer, -25 C minimum for ice cream storage.
ILO Convention 68: 1946 Food and Catering (Ships' Crews) Convention, consolidated into MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2.
ILO Convention 69: 1946 Certification of Ships' Cooks Convention, consolidated into MLC 2006 Code A3.2.
IMPA Code: 5-digit numeric identifier issued by the International Marine Purchasing Association covering roughly 50,000 marine stores items.
IMPA Marine Stores Guide: Reference catalogue currently in the 8th edition, organized by section and subsection.
IMPA SAGA Programme: IMPA training and certification scheme for ship supplier professionals.
IMPA Section 17: Cabin and galley stores including utensils, equipment, and crockery.
IMPA Section 19: Deck stores including ropes, paints, hand tools, and rigging.
IMPA Section 33: Safety equipment including pyrotechnics, BA sets, and fire fighting consumables.
IMPA Section 55: Provisions including dry stores, frozen, dairy, fresh produce, and beverages.
IMPA Section 75: Slop chest items including clothing, footwear, and personal goods for crew.
IMPA SHEQ: Self-assessment safety, health, environment, and quality framework used by IMPA member chandlers.
Inchcape Shipping Services: Port agency group headquartered in London and Dubai, founded in 1847.
Inter Marine Supply: Hamburg based ship chandler founded 1985, with international branch network.
International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA): London based association founded 1978, publishes IMPA Marine Stores Guide.
International Ship Suppliers and Services Association (ISSA): London based federation founded 1955 representing ship chandler national associations.
ISO 22000: Food safety management system standard, applicable across the cold chain.
ISO 28000: Supply-chain security management standard.
ISO 9001 (Chandler): Quality management standard commonly held by tier-one ship suppliers.
ISSA Catalogue: Companion product reference to IMPA Marine Stores Guide, 6-digit coding system.
ISSA Code: 6-digit numeric identifier in the ISSA Catalogue, distinct from the 5-digit IMPA scheme.
ISSA Quality Standard: Voluntary baseline service standard for ISSA member chandlers.

J

Jakarta Provisioning: Tanjung Priok hub served by Indonesian National Shipsuppliers Association (INSA) members.
Japanese Provisioning: Yokohama and Kobe hubs, with stores often inclusive of sashimi-grade fish and Japanese rice.
Jebel Ali Provisioning: UAE hub with extensive Halal and bonded store availability.
Jelly Powder: IMPA 550834 gelatin dessert powder, 1 kg pack, ambient store.
Jurong Anchorage Delivery: Singapore alternative delivery point with separate launch charges from Eastern Anchorage.

K

Kerry Foods (Marine): Industrial provisions supplier to chandlers, headquartered in Tralee, Ireland.
Kit Bag (Slop Chest): IMPA 750125 standard issue duffel for crew personal kit.
Kitchen Knife Set: IMPA 172210 series, color coded handles aligned with HACCP separation.
Korean Marine Provisioning Association (KOMSA): National ISSA member representing Korean ship suppliers.
Kosher Provisioning: Specialized chandler service, KSA or OU certification commonly required by Israeli and US Jewish crew.
KPI (Provisioning): Cost per person per day, wastage percent, and complaint rate are the standard three metrics.
Kuala Lumpur Provisioning: Port Klang hub served by Malaysian Ship Suppliers Association members.

L

Lamb (Frozen): IMPA 550908 frozen lamb cuts, New Zealand and Australian origin dominant.
Las Palmas Provisioning: Major Atlantic crossroads hub on Gran Canaria, used for Africa and South America bound vessels.
Launch Boat (Chandler): Workboat licensed to deliver stores to anchored vessels, common at Singapore, Fujairah, and Gibraltar.
LCL Stores Consolidation: Less-than-container-load consolidation by major chandlers for inter-port delivery.
Lead Seal (Bonded): Customs seal applied to bonded locker, identified by serial number on master's bond list.
Letter of Indemnity (Stores): Issued by owner where chandler delivery proceeds without full documentation.
Letter of Protest (Stores): Issued by master for short delivery, damaged goods, or expired items.
Linen Stores: IMPA section 17 sub-section, including sheets, pillowcases, and towels.
Lobster (Frozen): IMPA 551144 premium frozen tail, special order item for officer mess.
Locker (Bonded): Sealed store for spirits and tobacco, inventory recorded in master's bond book.
Long Life Milk: IMPA 551003 UHT milk, 1 L Tetra Pak, ambient stable for 6 months.
LPG Cylinder (Galley): IMPA 471102 cooking gas cylinder, refilled or exchanged at chandler depots.
Lubricants (Galley Equipment): Food grade NSF H1 lubricants required for moving parts in food contact equipment.

M

Mackerel (Frozen): IMPA 551112 IQF whole fish, common protein item.
Maersk Supply Network: Internal procurement framework for AP Moller-Maersk fleet, dominated by Wrist and Garrets contracts.
Maintenance Stores: Engine room consumables under IMPA section 73, distinct from catering.
Marine Care BV: Rotterdam based chemicals and cleaning supplier crossing into chandler distribution.
Maritime Labour Convention 2006: ILO consolidated treaty on seafarer rights and conditions, in force 20 August 2013.
Master's Bond Book: Onboard register of bonded stores with seal numbers and opening dates.
MCA Catering Inspection: UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection of galley and crew accommodation under MLC.
Meat Slicer: IMPA 174432 commercial slicer, Hobart and Bizerba common brands.
MED-Wheelmark Galley Equipment: EU Marine Equipment Directive mark required on fitted galley equipment forming part of vessel's safety equipment.
Mess Room Stores: Crockery, cutlery, and glassware under IMPA section 17, replenished routinely by chandlers.
Microwave Oven: IMPA 174416 commercial microwave, 1800 W typical, officer pantry standard.
Milk Powder: IMPA 550830 full cream powder, 25 kg bag, dry stores standard.
MKN: Wolfenbuettel, Germany headquartered manufacturer of marine combi steamers and SpaceCombi units.
MLC 2006 Regulation 3.2: Food and Catering regulation, requires food and water of appropriate quality, nutritional value, and quantity.
MLC Code A3.2: Mandatory standards including cook qualification requirement on vessels with 10 or more crew.
MTM Ship Management: Singapore based tanker manager with central catering and stores procurement.

N

NAMA (National Association of Marine Surveyors): US trade association of marine surveyors, occasionally involved in stores cargo claims.
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF): US public health body whose NSF H1 lubricants are mandated for food contact in galleys.
Net Promoter Score (Catering): Crew satisfaction metric increasingly used by managed catering providers.
Night Lunch (Crew): Galley provision required under MLC 3.2 for night watchkeepers, typically refrigerated sandwich and snack stowage.
Nitrile Gloves (Galley): IMPA 174152 powder-free nitrile gloves, color coded blue for food safety.
North P&I Stores Cover: Cover for spoilage or contamination claims by crew arising from provisions.
NSF International: Standards body separate from FDA, develops NSF/ANSI 2 for food equipment.
Nutrition Standard (Crew): MLC 2006 Standard A3.2 requires nutritional value appropriate to seafarers' work, no specific calorie figure prescribed.

O

Oatmeal (Provisions): IMPA 550706 rolled oats, 1 kg pack, breakfast staple.
Officer's Mess Stores: Separately stocked crockery and glassware under IMPA 174201 series.
Offshore Catering Standard: NORSOK S-002 applies to Norwegian Continental Shelf installations, with stricter calorie and nutrition specs than MLC baseline.
Oil (Cooking): IMPA 550401 sunflower oil, 5 L jerrycan, dry stores standard.
Order Confirmation (Chandler): PO acknowledgment with line item pricing, validity typically 7 days from quote date.
Origin Certificate (Meat): Required by EU and several other ports for chandler frozen meat deliveries.
Outsourced Catering: Engagement of catering manager such as Garrets, MCTC, or Hanseatic Marine Catering to manage menu, stores, and cook performance.
Owner's Cost Provisions: Stores billed direct to the registered owner, distinct from manager-account or charter-account billing.
Oxidation (Stores): Spoilage mechanism in fats and oils, controlled by FEFO rotation.

P

Packing List (Chandler): Detailed manifest of each carton and pallet against the order, signed by master at delivery.
Pantry Stores: Sub-stock of fast-moving items kept in officer and crew pantries between full provisioning runs.
Paper Plates (Disposable): IMPA 174211 lifeboat ration accessory, also general galley stock.
Passenger Vessel Catering: Subject to additional flag state standards above MLC 3.2, often aligned with national restaurant code.
Pasta (Dry): IMPA 550712 spaghetti, 500 g pack, common Italian-origin chandler stock.
Peanut Butter: IMPA 550817 smooth, 1 kg jar, ambient store.
Per Diem (Provisioning): Daily allowance set by ship manager, ranges typically USD 8 to USD 14 depending on flag and trade.
Pest Control (Galley): Required under WHO Ship Sanitation Certificate (SSCC) regime, scheduled at chandler hub ports.
Petty Cash (Master): Distinct from CTM, used for incidental in-port expenditure.
Pickled Herring: IMPA 551122 jar, Northern European crew preference item.
PIM (Product Information Management): Chandler back-office system mapping IMPA, ISSA, GTIN, and internal codes.
Plastic Packaging Waste: MARPOL Annex V Regulation 3 prohibition on discharge, affects chandler packaging choices.
Plate Warmer: IMPA 174440 hot cupboard, mess room service unit.
Pork (Frozen): IMPA 550905 series; excluded from Halal provisioning baskets, segregated in chandler warehouses.
Port Captain Inspection: Owner's representative check of galley cleanliness and stores rotation, ad hoc to flag state inspection.
Port State Control Catering Deficiency: Common Paris MoU deficiency codes 18101 to 18402 cover food, catering, and water.
Potato (Fresh): IMPA 551501 fresh potatoes, 25 kg sack, ambient store.
Pre-Cooked Bacon: IMPA 550912 frozen pre-cooked bacon, microwave service.
Pressure Cooker (Galley): IMPA 174419 commercial pressure pot, 30 L typical, used for stews and rice.
Probe Thermometer (HACCP): IMPA 174156 calibrated digital probe for chiller, freezer, and core temperature checks.
Procurement Officer (Fleet): Shoreside role aggregating chandler contracts across managed fleet for volume pricing.
Provisioning Cycle: Typical 14 to 21 day fresh stores cycle, 60 to 90 day frozen cycle, on deep-sea trading.

Q

Quality Certificate (Chandler): Self-issued statement of compliance with order specification, increasingly backed by third-party audit.
Quarantine Provisions: Ship's stores may be sealed by quarantine authority where pest risk or notifiable disease applies; common in Australia and New Zealand.
Quick Frozen (IQF): Industrial process for fish, fruit, and vegetables stocked under IMPA 551 series subsections.
Quotation Validity (Chandler): Standard 7-day validity, longer for long-term supply agreements.

R

Rancidity Check: HACCP-aligned sensory check on fats and oils before service, recorded in cook's log.
Range (Galley): IMPA 174401 series, electric or LPG cooking range, four to six burners typical.
Rational AG: Landsberg am Lech, Germany headquartered manufacturer of combi steamers, model iCombi Pro common in officer galleys.
Receipt for Stores: Master's signed acceptance, conditional or unconditional, of chandler delivery.
Recipe Book (Ship): Cook's standardized portion book, increasingly digital via tablet apps from catering managers.
Recreational Stores: Sub-stock of board games, books, and DVDs, MLC Title 3 welfare requirement.
Reefer Container (Stores): 20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container used by chandlers for inter-port consolidation.
Reefer Plant (Galley): Onboard ammonia or R404A system serving the provisions chiller and freezer.
Refrigerated Cargo Distinction: Stores reefer is separate from cargo reefer holds and is not under bill of lading carriage.
Reverse Logistics (Stores): Return of unused or damaged stores to chandler, handled through credit note process.
Rice (Dry): IMPA 550715 white long-grain rice, 25 kg sack, ambient store.
Risk Based Inspection (Galley): Approach used by P&I clubs during pre-employment vessel surveys.
Roll Mop (Galley): IMPA 174123 mop and bucket combo for galley cleaning.
Rotation Schedule (Stores): Cook's plan based on FEFO and FIFO, audited during ISM Code internal audits.
Rotterdam Provisioning: Largest European provisioning hub, with major chandlers including Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Marine Care.

S

Sack (Flour, Sugar): 25 kg standard ambient unit in chandler picking lists.
Safety Data Sheet (Galley Chemicals): GHS-compliant SDS required for each cleaning chemical, retained in master's chemical inventory.
Salt (Iodized): IMPA 550411 fine table salt, 1 kg pack, ambient store.
Sardine (Canned): IMPA 550120 in oil, 125 g tin, standard crew provision.
Schiffsausruester: German term for ship chandler, common in North European invoicing.
Sembawang Marine: Singapore based chandler servicing Eastern Anchorage and Sembawang shipyard.
Service Standard (Catering): Industry-wide expectation of three main meals plus night lunch as established by MLC 3.2.
Service Tray (Mess): IMPA 174222 stainless steel tray, mess room standard.
Ship Cook Certificate: Document issued by flag state attesting cook training and competence, required by MLC 3.2 Standard A3.2 paragraph 3.
Ship sanitation control certificate (SSCC): IHR 2005 certificate issued when sanitation measures were required.
Ship Suppliers Association of Japan (SSAJ): ISSA national member representing Japanese chandlers.