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QHCQUAY HANDLING CHARGE |
Quantity At Captain$s OptionClause in charterparties. The captain decides on the maximum quantity of cargo in order to safeguard the safety of the ship |
Quantity DeliveredClause that can be used in charterparties specifying that the sea freight is calculated on the basis of the actually delivered quantity of cargo. It is applied to certain bulk, e.g. grain, in case of voyage charters since the loading weight can decrease owing to the cargo becoming dry or being spread during loading/ unloading |
Quantity DiscountRate discount granted if a certain quantity of cargo is reached |
Quantity IntakenClause that can be used in charterparties specifying that the sea freight is calculated on the basis of the actually delivered quantity of cargo. It is used for the transport of bulk in case of voyage charters |
QuarantineA restraint placed on an operation to protect the public against a health hazard. A ship may be quarantined so that it cannot leave a protected point. During that period, the Q flag is hoisted |
Quarter DeckQuarter deck which is half the height of a deck higher than the foredeck and serves to adjust the loss in volume caused by the shaft tunnel |
QuayThe bank of a harbour reinforced by steel sheet pilings and armoured concrete slabs to which ships can be towed |
Quay AcceptancePart of the shipping note used as a working paper for quay operations. It is used as a basis for calculating terminal/harbour dues payable by the forwarder |
Quay Delivery ApplicationDocument issued for goods delivered to the harbour sheds but are not intended to be shipped. Such goods can be material required for repairs at the terminal |
