01Glossary
Maritime Glossary
Common terms used in the shipping agency and marine logistics industry.
- GTGross Tonnage
- A measure of a vessel's total enclosed volume, used as the basis for classification and port-fee calculations — not a measure of weight.
- NTNet Tonnage
- A measure of a vessel's cargo-earning volume, typically smaller than its Gross Tonnage.
- LOALength Overall
- A vessel's overall length, measured from the tip of the bow to the tip of the stern.
- BreadthBeam
- A vessel's maximum width, measured at the widest point of the hull.
- DepthDepth
- The vertical distance from a vessel's keel to its main deck.
- TugboatTugboat
- A powerful vessel used to tow or push other ships or barges, particularly during port maneuvering or long-distance towage.
- Tongkang (Barge)
- A flat-hulled vessel without its own propulsion, used to carry bulk or general cargo and towed by a tugboat.
- Shipping AgencyShipping Agency
- A service representing a vessel owner/operator's interests at port — coordinating documentation, port authorities, and operational needs while the ship is alongside.
- Freight Forwarding
- The arrangement of cargo transport from shipper to consignee, including route planning, transport mode, and logistics coordination.
- Port Call
- A vessel's visit to a port for loading/unloading, refueling, or other operational purposes, spanning arrival through departure.
- Vessel Attendance
- Operational support provided by a shipping agent while a vessel is in port, ensuring the ship's needs are met and its schedule runs smoothly.
- Charter
- The hire of a vessel (tugboat, barge, or other vessel type) for a defined period or voyage.
- Manifest
- The official list of all cargo carried aboard a vessel on a given voyage, used for customs and documentation purposes.
- Pandu (Pilot)
- A licensed officer who boards a vessel to guide its navigation into or out of complex port waters.
- NIBBusiness Identification Number
- A business identity number issued through Indonesia's OSS (Online Single Submission) system, serving as the base business license.
- SIUPALSea Transportation Company Business License
- The core operating permit for a company conducting sea transportation business in Indonesia.
- KBLIIndonesian Standard Industrial Classification
- Indonesia's official code system for classifying business activities, recorded on a company's Standard Certificate.
- BKIIndonesian Classification Bureau
- Indonesia's national ship classification society, setting and surveying technical and seaworthiness standards for vessels.