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List of Maritime units

Units and measures used across the maritime sector.

3 entries

1. Deadweight tonnage (DWT)

   The total weight a ship can carry — cargo, fuel, stores, water, and crew — measured in tonnes.

2. Gross tonnage (GT)

   A unitless measure of a ship's total enclosed volume, used for regulation, manning, and fees.

3. TEU

   Twenty-foot equivalent unit — the standard measure of container capacity for ships, ports, and trade volumes.