Boats & ships

Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

Industry: Transportation

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articles of agreement

Transportation; Boats & ships

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Also known as ship's or shipping articles.

arbitration

Transportation; Boats & ships

Method of settling disputes usually applied to a charter party.

anchor handling tug

Transportation; Boats & ships

Tug that moves anchors and tow drilling vessels, lighters and similar.

agency fee

Transportation; Boats & ships

A fee charged to the ship by the ship's agent, representing payment for services while the ship was in port. Sometimes referred to as the attendance fee.