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Below are the
definitions of some terms use at Apapa
Bulk Terminal.
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ITEM 1. |
INWARD TRAFFIC |
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This
is the addition of import cargo and
domestic incoming cargo discharge at
ABTL Terminal. |
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ITEM 2. |
OUTWARD TRAFFIC |
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This is the addition of export and domestic out-going (Northbound) cargo shipped from the ABTL Terminal. |
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ITEM 3. |
DOMESTIC CARGO |
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Coastal cargo originating from a Port or a Terminal in Nigeria and destined for another Port
or Terminal Port in Nigeria. |
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ITEM 4. |
THROUGHPUT |
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This is the totality of inward and outward cargo handled at the
ABTL within a given period, i.e. inward and outward traffic.
Throughput can be equal to Import + Export and Crude Oil
tonnage.
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ITEM 5. |
TERMINAL TRAFFIC |
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Relates to the intrinsic tonnage of cargo handled and counted only once at the Terminal. |
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ITEM 6. |
VESSEL CLEARED |
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A vessel having called at the NPA signal station and/or gains berthing facilities at the ABTL Terminal, and eventually steams out of the territorial waters. |
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VESSEL WAITING |
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A vessel that is anchored at the signal station and waiting for ABTL berthing clearance. |
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ITEM 8. |
BULK CARGO |
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This refers to cargo not packed in any identifiable unit or
container, e.g. Gypsum, Wheat, Barytes, Petroleum Products,
Cement, etc.
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BREAK BULK CARGO |
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Cargo packed in identifiable unit, e.g. Boxes, Cases, Crates, Bags, Barrels, Sacks, etc. |
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ITEM 10. |
DEAD WEIGHT TONNAGE (DWT) |
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Ship actual cargo carrying capacity up to the load line measured in tones of 2240ibs. |
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ITEM 11. |
GROSS REGISTERED TONNAGE (GRT) |
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This consists of the under-deck tonnage plus every permanent covered and closed-in space on or above the tonnage deck without any exception. |
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NET REGISTERED TONNAGE (NRT) |
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Ship internal space after deducting engine and navigational space measured in 100 cubit feet. |
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ITEM 13. |
SHIP TURN-AROUND TIME |
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Time taken by a ship in the process of entering ABTL Terminal, discharging cargo and/or loading and leaving the Terminal. |
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ITEM 14. |
DRAUGHT |
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Depth of water needed to float a Ship without running aground. |
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CONTINGENCY DEPOSIT/PROVISIONAL BILLING |
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The amount in US$ required to be paid to ABTL by the vessel owner and/or their registered agent prior to the commencement of cargo operations based on value of cargo dues and berth rent. |
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REGISTERED AGENT |
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These are registered Shipping Agents with the ABTL and who have paid their N5,000 registration fee as operating fee with the Terminal. |
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