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Glossary

Term	Definition
FREEBOARD	The minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale Hits: 166
FRT	Freight. Money payable on delivery of cargo in a mercantile condition Hits: 193
FRUSTRATION	Charterers when cancelling agreement sometimes quote 'doctrine of frustration' i.e. vessel is lost, extensive delays. Hits: 190
FWAD	Fresh Water Arrival Draft Hits: 175
FWDD	Fresh Water Departure Draft Hits: 199
FYG	For Your Guidance Hits: 202
FYI	For Your Information Hits: 250
GA	General Average Hits: 336
GEAR	A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment Hits: 338
GLS (GLESS)	Gearless Hits: 326
GN (or GR)	Grain (Capacity) Hits: 353
GNCN	Gencon (GENERAL CONDITIONS) Hits: 341
GO	Gas Oil Hits: 348
GP	Grain Capacity. Cubic capacity in 'grain' Hits: 311
GRD	Geared Hits: 339

IFA offers services that cover efficiently any need for transport by sea or by land, from machinery to complete 'hi-tech, from food to chemicals.

IFA has been operating since 1982 in the field of international shipping has always been pursuing a business strategy that focuses on the development of the service the client's business.