| ABBREVIATION |
MEANING |
| THWARTSHIPS |
At right angles to the centreline of the ship |
| TIDE |
The periodic rise and fall of water level in the oceans |
| TIME BAR |
Time after which legal claims will not be entered |
| TBN |
To Be Named / To Be Nominated |
| TC |
Time Charter - Owners agree to hire a particular ship for a set length of time and provide technical management, crewing etc. |
| TCP |
Time Charter Party |
| TEU |
Standard 20' Container |
| TOPSIDES |
The sides of a ship between the waterline and the deck; sometimes referring to onto or above the deck |
| TRIM |
Fore and aft balance of a ship |
| TTL |
Total |
| TW |
Tween Decker |
