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Shipping Glossary

QHC

QUAY HANDLING CHARGE

Quantity At Captain$s Option

Clause in charterparties. The captain decides on the maximum quantity of cargo in order to safeguard the safety of the ship

Quantity Delivered

Clause 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 Discount

Rate discount granted if a certain quantity of cargo is reached

Quantity Intaken

Clause 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

Quarantine

A 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 Deck

Quarter 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

Quay

The bank of a harbour reinforced by steel sheet pilings and armoured concrete slabs to which ships can be towed

Quay Acceptance

Part 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 Application

Document 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

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