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Glossary

Term	Definition
FREEBOARD	The minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale Hits: 275
FRT	Freight. Money payable on delivery of cargo in a mercantile condition Hits: 299
FRUSTRATION	Charterers when cancelling agreement sometimes quote 'doctrine of frustration' i.e. vessel is lost, extensive delays. Hits: 298
FWAD	Fresh Water Arrival Draft Hits: 293
FWDD	Fresh Water Departure Draft Hits: 306
FYG	For Your Guidance Hits: 324
FYI	For Your Information Hits: 385
GA	General Average Hits: 462
GEAR	A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment Hits: 473
GLS (GLESS)	Gearless Hits: 472
GN (or GR)	Grain (Capacity) Hits: 508
GNCN	Gencon (GENERAL CONDITIONS) Hits: 478
GO	Gas Oil Hits: 489
GP	Grain Capacity. Cubic capacity in 'grain' Hits: 440
GRD	Geared Hits: 477

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.