| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.THR. |
Side Thruster |
| SATPM |
Saturday P.M. |
| SATSHEX |
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Excepted |
| SATSHINC |
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays Included |
| SB |
Safe Berth |
| SBM |
Soya Bean Meal |
| SBT |
Segregated Ballast Tanks |
| SD (or SID) |
Single Decker |
| SEAFREIGHT |
Costs charged for transporting goods over the sea. This does not cover haulage or loading/discharging costs but the sea transport only |
| SEAWORTHINESS |
Statement of condition of the vessel (valid certificates, fully equipped and manned etc.) |
| SELFD |
Self Discharging |
| SELFDISCH |
Self Discharger |
| SEMI-TRAILERS |
Are usually 12.0 meter flat bed road trailers |
| SF |
Stowage Factor. Cubic space (measurement tonne) occupied by one tonne (2,240 lbs/1,000 kgs) of cargo |
| SF (2) |
Superficial Feet |
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