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Glossary
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Ship owner |
A person who arms a ship by supplying him with equipment, food, fuel, crew and all that is necessary for navigation. It operates the vessel on its behalf, whether or not it is the owner. |
| Shipper |
A person who leases a vessel or carries on a leased vessel under the terms of the lease or charter party. |
| Sling |
Ropes that surround the packages to hang them on a hoist or a crane. |
| Spread |
Period of the tide during which the water level remains constant (tidal spread) or during which the velocity of the sea currents vanishes (current spread). |
| Stowage |
Operation consisting in securely securing the goods on board the vessel. |
| Stuffing |
Handling consisting or placing goods in a container. |
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