By measurement of the volume, in cubic metres, of all the enclosed spaces in the ship. This volume is multiplied by a factor called a "multiplier" (K) obtained from a table in the International Tonnage Convention, 1969. (Because of this, gross tonnage has no units.)

The loading and unloading of solid bulk cargoes, to or from bulk carriers of more than 500 GT.

The master can, at any time, sell any part of the property if of a perishable or deteriorating nature (the proceeds of sale then forming part of the property); 

In two parts. Part A has 19 sections containing mandatory requirements regarding the provisions of SOLAS chapter XI-2. Part B has 19 paragraphs containing guidance on the requirements of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and Part A.

The MCA or a recognised classification society on the MCA's behalf.

A form with the title "List of Young Persons". (Aide-memoire: "c" for "Children".)

The Company should establish and maintain procedures for identifying any training which may be required in support of the SMS and ensure that such training is provided for all personnel concerned. (Para. 6. 5)

"All terms, conditions and exceptions of the charter party dated (place and date inserted), including the choice of law clause and arbitration clause, shall be deemed to be incorporated herein" - or words to that effect.

The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (often called the Civil Liability Convention 1992 or 1992 CLC).

Counter Pollution and Response Branch (CPR).

A contract for the lease of a vessel for an agreed period during which the charterers acquire most of the rights of the owners. It is a ship financing arrangement rather than a trading agreement.

Bulk carriers (as defined in SOLAS reg. IX/1.6) and oil tankers (as defined in SOLAS reg. 11-1/2.12/ are subject to an enhanced programme of inspections in accordance with IMO Guidelines under SOLAS regulation XI-1/2.

Operations which are insured only if they meet the requirements of a Warranty Clause in the insurance policy, such as: wet and dry tows; lifting-on and lift-off of heavy lifts; offshore installations (including launching, upending, mating, piling, grouting, positioning, setting and levelling); load-outs and float-outs; sub-sea operations; and offshore wind turbine installations.

Many liner shipping companies have a core fleet of owned ships, but for flexibility of operation, charter-in a proportion (in some cases the majority) of their fleet, in most cases on time charters. 

There will be a national network of 9 Coastguard Centres with a single Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) at its heart, all operating 24 hours a day.