Shipping Glossary
WGKWater pollution class. Classification of substances which might endanger waters. The substances are classified according to the administrative regulations of the Federal Ministry of the Environment |
Wharfage (Whfg.)Charge assessed by a pier or dock owner against freight handling over the pier or dock against a steamship company using the pier or dock |
WHCWAITING HOURS CHARGE |
WHFWHARFAGE FOR KOREA ONLY |
WHSTARIFA T-3(WHARFAGE IN SPAIN) |
WinchWinch used for loading and unloading. Winches and derricks count amount the gear of a ship |
WindwardThe side of the ship facing the wind |
Wing of The BridgeEnd of the bridge extending to both sides of the ship |
WISWINTER SURCHARGE |
WITASSThe Association of West India Trans-Atlantic Steam Ship Lines Conference whose members offer liner services from Europe to the Caribbean |