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N.C.I.T.D.
National Committee on International Trade Documentation.
National Flag
The flag carried by a ship to show her nationality.
Nautical Mile
Distance of one minute of longitude at the equator, approximately 6,076.115.
The metric equivalent is 1852.
Navigation
The act of determining position, location and course to the destination
of an aircraft or a vessel.
NEC
See Not Elsewhere Classified
Negligence
Imprudent action or omission which may cause injury, damage
or loss.
Negotiable
In terms of documents, 'negotiable' means that e.g. a Bill of Lading
is handed over/transferred in the right manner (viz. proper endorsement)
to another person either endorsed in blank or endorsed to a person and
that person acquires, by this transfer certain rights vis-à-vis
the goods e.g. is entitled to take possession of the goods.
Negotiable Instruments
A document of title (such as a draft, promissory note, check, or bill
of lading) transferable from one person to another in good faith for a
consideration. Non-negotiable bills of lading are known as "straight consignment."
Negotiable bills are known as "order b/l's."
Neobulk
Shipments consisting entirely of units of a single commodity, such
as cars, lumber, or scrap metal.
NES
See Not Elsewhere Specified
Nested
Articles packed so that one rests partially or entirely within another,
thereby reducing the cubic-foot displacement.
Nesting:
Packing hollow-ware cargo (eg. earthenware bowls) so that one item
nests within another. Paper or straw is used to separate each item and
avoid damage.
Net Capacity
The number of tons of cargo which a vessel can carry when loaded in
salt water to her summer freeboard marks. Also called cargo carrying capacity,
cargo deadweight, useful deadweight.
Net Manifest
A manifest containing all freight details including negotiated disbursements.
Net Registered Tons.
Abbreviation : NRT
This tonnage is frequently shown on ship registration papers; it represents
the volumetric area available for cargo at 100 cubic feet = 1 ton. It often
is used by port and canal authorities as a basis for charges.
Net Tare Weight
The weight of an empty cargo-carrying piece of equipment plus any fixtures
permanently attached.
Net Tonnage
Equals gross tonnage minus deductions for space occupied by crew accommodations,
machinery, navigation equipment and bunkers. It represents space available
for cargo (and passengers). Canal tolls are based on net (registered) tonnage.
Example : (0.2+0.02 log10 (Vc) ) Vc (4d/3D)2, for passenger ships the
following formula is added: 1.25 (GT+10000)/10000 (N1+(N2/10)), where Vc
is the volume of cargo holds, D is the distance between ship's bottom and
the uppermost deck, d is the draught N1 is the number of cabin passengers,
and N2 is the number of deck passengers.) "Ton" is figured as an 100 cubic
foot ton.
Net Weight
The weight of the goods, excluding all packing. (e.g., the weight of
the contents of a tin can without the weight of the can. )
Network Planning System
A technique for making a time schedule for the implementation of a
project.
Neutral Body
An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts
as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations,
including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and
their personnel. Violations are reported to the membership and significant
penalties are assessed.
New Computerised Transit System
Abbreviation: NCTS
A concept for custom authorities to manage European Community and common
transit, based on the use of computer systems and EDI techniques.
New for Old
When new material or parts replace damaged material or parts during
repairs to a ship. Underwriters are entitled to make a deduction from the
claim as a result of betterment but they waive this right in practice.
Average adjusters may apply the principle in general average for vessels
over 15 years old.
No Cure - No Pay
The principle of pure salvage whereby the salvager who fails in his
task receives no reward for his efforts.
No-Show
Cargo which has been booked but does not arrive in time to be loaded
before the vessel sails.
See Windy Booking
NOI
See Not Otherwise Indexed
NOIBN
See Not Otherwise Indexed By Name
Nomenclature of the Customs Cooperation Council
The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly
known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity
coding system known as the Harmonized System.
Non-Conference Line
A shipping line which operates on a route served by a liner conference
but which is not a member of that conference.
Noncontiguous
Domestic shipping routes serving Alaska and non-continental U.S. States
and territories.
Non-Dumping Certificate
Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain
types of merchandise or products.
Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier
Abbreviation: NVOCC
A party who undertakes to carry goods and issues in his own name a
Bill of Lading for such carriage, without having the availability of any
own means of transport.
NOR
Notice of Readiness. (When the ship is ready to load.)
Normal Charge
The specified general cargo rate without any quantity discount (air
cargo).
Normal General Cargo Rate
The under 45 kgs rate or, if no under 45 kgs rate exists, the under
100 kgs rate (air cargo).
Normal Rate
See Normal General Cargo Rate
NOS
See Not Otherwise Specified
Nose
Front of a container or trailer - opposite the tail.
Not Elsewhere Classified
Abbreviation : NEC
Not Elsewhere Specified
Abbreviation : NES
Not Otherwise Indexed
Abbreviation : NOI
Not Otherwise Indexed By Name
Abbreviation : NOIBN
Not to Inure Clause:
A clause in a cargo policy stating that the policy shall not inure
to the benefit of a carrier or other bailee. The intention is to deny the
right of carriers to benefit from the insurance when they claim such right
in their contracts of carriage.
Notary Public
An official certified to take affidavits and depositions from members
of the public.
Notice of Abandonment:
The initial action to be taken by an assured who wishes to claim a
constructive total loss. Notice to underwriters must be given with reasonable
diligence as soon as the assured is aware of the circumstance. Its purpose
is to give the underwriter the opportunity to take action to prevent or
minimise the loss.
Notice of Readiness
1. Written document or telex issued by the master of a vessel to the
charterer’s advising them the moment when a vessel is ready to load or
discharge.
2. Document advising a consignee or his agent that cargo has arrived
and is ready for delivery.
Notify Address
Address of the party other than the consignee to be advised of the
arrival of the goods.
Notify Party
The party to be notified of arrival of good
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