Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with T

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter T, drawn from every subject section. 2313 entries.

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20-foot reefer container X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: Refrigerated container nominally 6.06 meters long, used for higher-density cargoes and in trades with weight or slot constraints.
T NM X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: Temporary Notice to Mariners covering changes expected to last less than a defined period.
T-AH X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: US Navy hull classification for hospital ships, including USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort.
T-AIS X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: Terrestrial AIS received by shore-based receivers within VHF range.
T-AKE X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Auxiliary, dry cargo and ammunition, USN MSC.
T-bar X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Rolled or fabricated tee section used as deck or shell stiffener.
T-bar floor X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics: Aluminum extruded floor with T-section air channels; standard reefer construction.
T-Foil X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: A foil with a horizontal element fitted at the base of a vertical strut, as used on rudders of foiling boats.
T-Value X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships: Helideck tonnage rating, maximum permissible helicopter mass for the structure.
T&P (Temporary and Preliminary) notices X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Provisional NTM amendments; included in AIO.
T&P NM X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners published collectively in Admiralty NMs.
T&T Marine Salvage X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Alternate corporate name used for T&T Salvage after Crowley divestiture of Titan Salvage operations to T&T management.
T&T Salvage X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: US headquartered salvage contractor with OPA 90 OSRO standing.
T1 X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: EU external transit declaration covering non-EU goods.
T1 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Lowest pressure, lowest hazard portable tank specification with 1.5 bar minimum test pressure.
T1 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction for the lowest hazard liquid commodities.
T10 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for substances with higher MAWP than T9.
T11 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for Class 3, 6.1 and 8 PG II substances at 4 bar minimum test pressure.
T11 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction widely used for hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
T12 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for Class 8 PG I substances with bottom outlet restrictions.
T13 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for Class 6.1 PG I substances with stricter relief and outlet rules.
T14 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for some highly toxic Class 6.1 PG I substances.
T14 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction for chemicals of higher hazard classification.
T15 to T22 Portable Tank Instructions X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tanks used for high pressure or particularly hazardous substances.
T2 X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: EU internal transit declaration covering EU goods crossing third territories.
T2 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Slightly higher pressure tank used for some Class 3 PG III substances.
T22 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction for specific corrosive and toxic liquids.
T23 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for organic peroxides and self reactive substances with temperature control.
T3 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Pressure tank used for Class 6.1 PG III and certain Class 8 entries.
T4 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for Class 3 PG II flammable liquids.
T5 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for some Class 5.1 oxidizers and Class 6.1 PG II substances.
T50 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for non refrigerated liquefied gases.
T50 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction for non-refrigerated liquefied gases.
T6 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Pressure tank for medium hazard substances.
T7 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank for higher pressure substances.
T75 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for refrigerated liquefied gases.
T75 Tank X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: UN portable tank instruction for refrigerated liquefied gases such as ethylene and LNG.
T8 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for Class 6.1 PG I and II substances with specified relief settings.
T9 Portable Tank Instruction X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Tank used for certain elevated temperature substances.
TAAF X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises, French Antarctic and Subantarctic administration based in Saint-Pierre, Reunion.
TAB X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: Terminal Allocation Board for berth scheduling.
Tabletop Exercise X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Discussion based exercise simulating an incident scenario.
Tabular iceberg X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Flat-topped iceberg calved from an ice shelf, can be tens of km across.
Tabular interpolation X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Interpolation method used in HO-229 or NP303.
TAC X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Total Allowable Catch.
TAC (Total Allowable Catch) D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Quantity of fish allowed to be caught in a stock area.
Tachometer X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Speed indicator on engine and shaft.
Tachometer (shaft) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Rotational speed sensor on the intermediate shaft, used for control and torsional measurement.
Tacit Acceptance A1. The IMO and the international regulatory framework: Amendment procedure under which technical amendments enter into force unless a specified number of parties object.
Tacit Acceptance Procedure X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Amendment procedure used by SOLAS and other instruments whereby amendments enter into force on a set date unless objected to by a specified number of states.
Tack X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Lower forward corner of a fore-and-aft sail; change direction through the wind.
Tack weld X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Short temporary weld holding plates in fit-up before final welding.
Tackle F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Combination of blocks and line giving mechanical advantage.
Tacoma X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Washington State Ferries Jumbo Mark II class ro-pax built 1997.
TACT X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: The Air Cargo Tariff, used in air-sea routing.
Tactical Air Coordinator (Airborne) (TACA) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: ASW/strike coordinator role.
Tactical Citadel X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: Citadel configured to allow continued navigation and communication while crew shelter inside.
Tactical Decision Aid X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: Software used by MCM commanders to forecast sonar performance and plan search patterns.
Tactical Decision Layer X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The autonomy layer that selects maneuvers within a few minute horizon based on tracks and rules.
Tactical diameter X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Distance between the original course line and the ship's track after a 180-degree turn.
Tactical Plot X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Real time graphical display of SRU positions and search progress.
Tactical Pumping Plan X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Engineered sequence for dewatering compartments to control trim and heel.
Tactician X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: The crew member responsible for race tactics and strategy on the water.
Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Behavioral fingerprint of a threat actor.
Tadano FAUN ATF 600G-8 X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Eight-axle all-terrain crane with 600 tonne capacity from Tadano.
Tadjoura X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Djibouti port dredging by NMDC and Chinese contractors.
TAE (Total Allowable Effort) D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Effort-based equivalent of TAC.
TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Marine Studies X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Sydney New South Wales TAFE delivering AMSA accredited near-coastal masters and engineers training and STCW basic and advanced courses.
Taffrail X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Rail across the stern.
Tagged Vessel List (RFMO) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Roster of vessels authorized to fish in an RFMO area, such as the ICCAT Record of Vessels.
Tagging (electronic) X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Use of acoustic, archival, or satellite tags to track fish and marine animals.
Tagging Study D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Tagging fish to study movement and mortality.
Tagus X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Boskalis semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel.
Tagus Estuary X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Portuguese maintenance dredging by Boskalis and local firms.
Tahiti X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: French Polynesian charter destination and gateway to Society and Tuamotu Islands.
Tahoma, USCGC (WMEC-908) X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets: Famous-class medium endurance cutter homeported Kittery, Maine.
TAIC (Transport Accident Investigation Commission, New Zealand) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: See New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
Taigei-class X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force diesel-electric submarine class led by JS Taigei (SS-513).
Taiko CRS X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Taiko centrifugal pump series for cargo and ballast duty.
Taiko Kikai X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Japanese manufacturer of marine pumps, separators, and inert gas systems.
Taiko Kikai HK X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Cargo pump series from Taiko Kikai.
Taiko Kikai SAS X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Stripping ejector series from Taiko Kikai.
Tail X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Fiber rope tail spliced onto a wire to allow handling on capstans.
Tail (Mooring) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Synthetic rope tail spliced to the outboard end of a wire mooring to reduce snatch loads at the bollard.
Tail Barge X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: The trailing barge in a tow.
Tail Cone Removal X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Severance of jacket leg sections during platform removal.
Tail shaft B2. Marine Engineering: Aftermost section of propeller shaft.
Tail Shaft Inspection X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Drydock examination of the propeller shaft, including taper non-destructive testing, wear-down measurement, and seal renewal.
Tail Shaft Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Class periodic survey of tail shaft and stern tube bearings.
Tail wire X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Aft anchor wire of CSD spread.
Taillevent X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators: Floating wind site name in French Mediterranean tender, EDF Renouvelables developer.
Tailshaft Survey X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: periodic propulsion shaft survey under CMS or extended interval arrangements.
Tainter Gate X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A radial gate used at navigation dams to regulate discharge and pool level.
Taisun X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators: Yantai Raffles crane in Yantai shipyard, 22,000 t capacity, used for offshore foundation fabrication.
Taiwan composite yacht cluster X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Concentration of yacht builders at Kaohsiung including Horizon, Ocean Alexander, and Johnson serving the global composite motor yacht market.
Taiwan International Ship Registry X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Second register of the Republic of China (Taiwan) administered by the Maritime and Port Bureau.
Taiwan Offshore Wind Zone X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Strait of Taiwan area hosting Formosa 1, Formosa 2, Greater Changhua, Hai Long, and Yunlin projects.
Taiwan Strait Cable Cluster X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Concentration of submarine cables crossing the Taiwan Strait, repeatedly damaged by fishing and anchor strikes.
Take a turn X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Pass a rope once around a bitt or cleat.
Take Five X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Reference safety routine name.
Take in X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Furl or lower a sail.
Take or Pay Contract X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Long term offtake contract sometimes referenced in LNG and gas vessel financings.
Take up X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Tighten a rope.
Take-off Speed X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: The minimum boat speed at which foils generate enough lift to raise the hulls clear of the water.
Taking of Evidence (IBA Rules) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: The International Bar Association rules guiding evidence taking in international arbitration.
Taklamakan X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: CCCC TSHD.
Taklift 4 X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Smit Tak heavy lift crane vessel with 2,200 tonne capacity, used in offshore wreck and structure lifts.
Taklift 7 X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Smit Tak sheerleg crane of 1,600 tonne capacity, used in salvage and offshore work in northwest Europe.
TAL International X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Former independent container lessor merged with Triton in 2016 to form Triton International.
TAL Reefer X136. Reefer Vessels and Cool Chain Operators: Triton Container International reefer container leasing fleet, the largest containers lessor in the world.
Talbot Underwriting X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: Lloyd's managing agent operating Syndicate 1183, owned by AIG, writing marine cargo, hull, war and political violence.
Talcahuano Shipyard X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: ASMAR shipyard in Talcahuano, Chile, the country's primary naval and commercial repair facility.
Talisman X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Boskalis semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel.
Tall oil pitch X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels: A bio-based residual byproduct of kraft pulping, evaluated as a marine biofuel blendstock.
Tall Ship F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Large sailing vessel of traditional rig.
Tall Ships America X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: US national sail training organization (formerly ASTA), based at Newport Rhode Island, organizes the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE Series on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts and Great Lakes.
Tall Ships Atlantic X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: Periodic Sail Training International transatlantic race series, notable editions in 1984, 1992 (Columbus 500), 2000, 2009 and 2017, linking European and American ports.
Tall Ships Challenge Series X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: TSA flagship sail training race and event series held annually since 2002 on rotating US coasts and the Great Lakes.
Tall Ships Mediterranean X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: Sail Training International race series in the Mediterranean Sea, held in 1996, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2022 among other editions.
Tall Ships Sail Training Association X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Common naming pattern for national sail training bodies in MSSC partner countries.
Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: UK charity, successor of the original Sail Training Association, owner operator of Stavros S Niarchos and Prince William and now of a fleet of Challenger 72 yachts.
Tall Ships' Race F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: International sail-training fleet race.
Tall Ships' Races F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Annual sail training event organized by Sail Training International.
Tallink X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: Estonian ferry and cruise-ferry operator on the Baltic.
Tallink Grupp X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Estonian publicly listed ferry operator headquartered in Tallinn owning Tallink, Silja Line, and Sea Wind brands.
Tallink Silja X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: Estonian-Finnish operator (Tallink Grupp) running Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Riga and Turku routes with ro-pax and the Star and MyStar fast ro-pax.
Tallinn X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Estonian capital port and Tallink Grupp home base.
Tallinn Maritime Days X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Estonian port and shipping event.
Tallinn Old City Harbour X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: The principal Tallinn cruise terminal at Reisisadam, the busiest cruise port in the Eastern Baltic.
Tallinn University of Technology Estonian Maritime Academy X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: See Estonian Maritime Academy.
Tallow X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Animal fat carried heated in chemical tankers.
Tallow Oil X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Animal fat product carried in bulk as a Category Y cargo under MARPOL Annex II.
Tally C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: Cargo count at loading or discharge.
Tally clerk X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: stevedore checking cargo counts at the hatch or gate.
Tally Sheet (Carrier Vessel) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Document recording cartons and species transshipped from fishing vessel to carrier under RFMO observer supervision.
Tally Survey X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Counting of cargo packages, units, or pieces during loading or discharge, conducted by an independent tallyman.
Talos X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: USN RIM-8 long-range SAM, retired 1979.
Talusia HR 70 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine 70 BN cylinder oil for two-stroke crosshead engines on intermediate sulfur fuels.
Talusia LS 25 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine 25 BN cylinder oil designed for very low sulfur fuel operation.
Talusia LS 30 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine 30 BN cylinder oil for low-sulfur fuel operation.
Talusia LS 40 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine 40 BN cylinder oil for low-to-intermediate sulfur fuel operation.
Talusia LS 50 X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine 50 BN cylinder oil for two-stroke crosshead engines on low-sulfur fuels.
Talusia Optima X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine cylinder oil family with optimized performance across a range of fuel sulfur levels.
Talusia Universal X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Total Lubmarine cylinder oil intended for use across a wide range of fuel sulfur conditions on two-stroke engines.
Talwar Thakore and Associates X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Indian firm with a shipping disputes practice in Mumbai.
TAM X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Task Appropriate Mode in IMCA M220 DP framework.
Tamano X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Site of the former Mitsui E&S shipyard in Okayama, Japan.
Tamar FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Floating production unit planned and partially deployed for Israeli gas projects.
Tamaya X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers: Tokyo based historical sextant and magnetic compass manufacturer, the Tamaya MS-833 sextant being a common bridge instrument.
TAMD X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: An abbreviation seen in NATO MCM tactical publications.
Tamerlane X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Boskalis semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel.
Tamiami X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: USACE Florida maintenance contract.
Tampa Bay Pilots X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Florida state pilots' association covering Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Tampa by Mansfield Energy and Suncor.
Tampa Cruise Terminal X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: The Port Tampa Bay cruise facility at Terminals 2, 3, and 6 serving Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian sailings to the Western Caribbean.
Tampa General Hospital X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: US TMAS provider working with the US Coast Guard for merchant mariner advice.
Tampa Ship X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Tampa, Florida, repair yard with floating drydock serving Gulf Coast commercial and government vessels.
Tampering X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: Unauthorized modification, particularly concerning for ECDIS chart data and VDR recordings.
Tampnet X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: North Sea offshore communications operator using subsea fiber to serve offshore oil and gas platforms.
Tamrotor X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Finnish manufacturer of rotary screw air compressors.
TAN X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: See total acid number.
TAN (Total Acid Number) X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Acid number of lube oil or fuel, per ASTM D664; relevant in monitoring acidic combustion contamination.
Tan Cang X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Boskalis semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel.
Tanabe HC X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Tanabe horizontal two-stage reciprocating compressor.
Tanabe HC265A X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Common Tanabe two-stage starting air compressor model.
Tanabe Pneumatic X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Japanese manufacturer of marine reciprocating piston air compressors.
Tanabe TCH X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Two-stage reciprocating starting air compressor from Tanabe.
Tandem Chassis X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Chassis with two axles at the rear for higher payloads.
Tandem Crawler Lift X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Lift performed with two crawler cranes acting together on a single load.
Tandem Lift X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Use of two cranes simultaneously on a single load.
Tandem-Lift STS X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Ship-to-shore crane configured to lift two 40-foot or four 20-foot containers simultaneously.
Tang Shan Wan X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: CCCC TSHD.
Tanger Med X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: Moroccan western Mediterranean container hub, with Petrogas and Marsa Maroc supplying bunker calls.
Tangier Med X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Moroccan Mediterranean port serving as the Strait of Gibraltar ferry hub for Algeciras, Barcelona, Marseille, and Sete.
Tango Flag F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: International Code of Signals letter T, meaning "Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling."
Tanjung Pelepas X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: PTP, Malaysian PSA International facility 70 percent owned by MMC and 30 percent PSA, Maersk hub since 2002.
Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: Malaysian container port adjacent to Singapore, with Petronas Marine offering competing bunker supply.
Tanjung Pelepas Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas by Petronas Marine and licensed Malaysian suppliers.
Tanjung Priok Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Tanjung Priok Jakarta by Pertamina Patra Niaga Marine.
Tanjung Priok JICT X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: Jakarta International Container Terminal, see JICT.
Tank Atmosphere X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Vapor space conditions inside cargo tank.
Tank Atmosphere Test X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Measurement of O2, HC, CO, H2S before entry.
Tank Barge X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: Liquid cargo barge, US standard sizes including 297 ft by 54 ft by 12 ft of about 27,500 barrels capacity.
Tank bottom suction X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Lower suction in fuel tank, alternative to upper suction for water draining.
Tank Calibration X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Process of establishing the volume of a tank at successive sounding heights, certified by a competent authority or class.
Tank Calibration Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A measurement programme to verify or recompute ullage tables for cargo and bunker tanks, supporting accurate custody transfer.
Tank calibration table X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Document relating ullage or sounding to volume for each tank.
Tank cleaning C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management: Cleaning of cargo tanks between cargoes.
Tank cleaning at recycling X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards: A pre-recycling phase ensuring all cargo and bunker tanks are gas-free, sludge-free, and safe for hot work.
Tank Cleaning Certificate X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Document confirming that a cargo tank has been cleaned to a specified standard before loading a new product.
Tank Cleaning Chemical Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The Part III stores record of cleaning chemicals carried at delivery to the yard.
Tank Cleaning Clause X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: A clause addressing cargo claims arising from inadequate tank cleaning, particularly in oil and chemical trades.
Tank Cleaning Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination of tank cleaning between cargoes for chemical and product tankers.
Tank Cleaning Cover X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: P&I extension responding to tank cleaning costs after carriage of damaging cargo.
Tank Cleaning Guide X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes: Verwey and Dr Verwey reference manual specifying wash sequences between every pair of chemical cargoes, the standard chief-officer tool on parcel tankers.
Tank Cleaning Manual X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: The operator's documented tank cleaning procedures, reviewed under VIQ Chapter 8.
Tank Cleaning Salvage X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Cleaning of cargo tanks after a salvage operation, often required for sale of recovered cargo.
Tank Cleaning Standard (TCS) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Industry tank-cleaning guidance applied to tankers before delivery to recycling.
Tank Cleaning Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Inspection of tank cleaning operations and result acceptance.
Tank Coating X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Epoxy, phenolic epoxy, zinc silicate; restricts compatible cargoes.
Tank Coating Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The IHM Part I record of tank coatings including epoxy, zinc silicate, and phenolic systems.
Tank Coating Renewal X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Drydock blasting and repainting of ballast or cargo tanks using IMO PSPC-compliant systems.
Tank Coating Stripping X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Removal of organic coatings during tanker dismantling, with PPE for solvent vapors.
Tank Coating Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Inspection of tank linings during class and intermediate surveys.
Tank container C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: ISO tank container for liquids and gases.
Tank Container Association X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Common reference to the International Tank Container Organisation ITCO.
Tank Cover X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Insulated stainless cover on Moss tank protrusion above deck.
Tank Dome X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Top tank penetration housing instrumentation, vapor lines, and safety valves on prismatic tanks.
Tank Drying X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Removal of cleaning water after wash before sensitive cargo.
Tank Gauge Table X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Capacity table issued by class society after laser survey, used in CTMS volume calculation.
Tank gauging X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Remote level measurement system on cargo and bunker tanks.
Tank Heating X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes: Steam at 6 to 9 bar supplied via dedicated cargo boiler or main boiler to maintain palm oil, phenol or DEG at carriage temperature.
Tank Hierarchy X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers: Portable tank instructions T1 through T75 covering minimum design pressures, openings, and emergency relief specifications.
Tank inspection X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Survey of tank coatings under PSPC, classification, or owner requirements.
Tank Inspection Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Coordination of cargo tank inspections prior to loading.
Tank Inspection Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A general internal inspection of cargo, ballast, or fuel tanks for structural condition, coating state, and cleanliness.
Tank Instruction Column X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Column 13 of the Dangerous Goods List indicating allowed portable tank instructions.
Tank Operator X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Operator of a fleet of ISO tank containers such as Stolt, Hoyer, Bertschi, or Newport.
Tank Pressure X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Operating cargo tank pressure typically 1.06 to 1.25 barg.
Tank Record X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Documentation maintained by tank owner showing periodic inspections and tests under IMDG 6.7.2.20.
Tank stripping X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Removal of last residues from a bunker tank, often containing concentrated water and sediment.
Tank Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A general class or owner inspection of any onboard tank system addressing structural and operational integrity.
Tank table X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Calibrated relationship between ullage and volume for each ship or barge tank.
Tank Test Pressure X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: 1.25 times MAWP per IGC pneumatic test.
Tank top B1. Naval Architecture: Inner-bottom plating forming cargo hold floor.
Tank Top Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Examination of inner bottom plating, brackets, and welds.
Tank Top Load X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Maximum cargo per square meter on tank top.
Tank top sample X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Sample drawn near the top of a tank's liquid surface.
Tank Trailer Heavy X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Trailer purpose-built for chemical or process tank transport.
Tank Ullage Report X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Document summarizing ullage, temperature, and density readings for every cargo or bunker tank at a given inventory point.
Tank Vehicle X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Road tanker, not a portable tank under IMDG, governed by ADR for road carriage.
Tank washing arrangements X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Cargo tank cleaning equipment requirements addressed in IBC Code (referenced by SOLAS VII).
Tank-to-Wake X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Emissions accounting boundary covering combustion of fuel on board, used as the default EEDI and CII boundary.
Tank-to-Wake (TtW) D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels: Emissions accounting from fuel tank through combustion.
Tank-top doubler B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Doubler plate at column footings.
Tankage Calibration Table X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Volume tables of tanks at 1 cm intervals.
Tanker X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Ship type subject to dedicated EEDI Reference Line and AER reference line.
Tanker (definition for SOLAS II-2) X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Cargo ship constructed or adapted for carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of an inflammable nature (SOLAS II-2/3.49).
Tanker (Reg 1 Annex I) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary: A ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces, including combination carriers and any chemical tanker as defined when carrying oil in bulk.
Tanker Agency Specialist X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Agency unit focused on tanker calls including SIRE and OCIMF requirements.
Tanker broker X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms: Broker active in crude, product, and chemical tanker chartering.
Tanker casualty record X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Cumulative database maintained by ITOPF on oil spills over 7 tonnes since 1970.
Tanker Decommissioning X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Specialized recycling of crude and product tankers with hydrocarbon decontamination.
Tanker design X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Specialized design for liquid bulk carriage featuring double hull, segregated ballast tanks, inert gas systems, and compliance with MARPOL Annex I and IGC/IBC codes.
Tanker Endorsement X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Tanker specific STCW Chapter V certificate.
Tanker Familiarization Advanced X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: STCW V/1-1-2 oil and chemical or V/1-2-2 gas, for officers with cargo responsibility.
Tanker Familiarization Basic X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: STCW V/1-1 or V/1-2 basic training for service on tankers.
Tanker Familiarization Course X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: STCW Regulation V/1 basic course required for personnel newly assigned to oil, chemical, or liquefied gas tankers.
Tanker fixed deck foam X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Required by SOLAS II-2/10.8 with foam concentrate sufficient for 20 minutes (crude/products) or 30 minutes (chemical).
Tanker Hull Form X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Block-type hull form governed by CSR-BC+OT for double hull tankers.