| ABBREVIATION |
MEANING |
| NAABSA |
Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground |
| NM |
Nautical Mile. One minute of latitude; approximately 6,076 feet - about 1/8 longer than the statute mile of 5,280 feet |
| NAVIGATION |
The art and science of conducting a ship safely from one point to another |
| NCB |
National Cargo Bureau |
| NESTING |
Implies that cargo is presented stacked in the contour of similarly shaped cargo, it may be likened to a stack of plates. This is particularly relevant in the presentation of tankage strakes for transport |
| NON-REVERSIBLE |
(Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected, then saved days will not be added to discharge time allowed. |
| NOR |
Notice of Readiness |
| NRT |
Net Restricted Tonnage |
| NYPE |
New York Produce Exchange |
