SS Cargo Shipping Abbreviation

Also known as: SS., SS-

SS has various meanings in the Cargo Shipping category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of SS in Cargo Shipping.

Steamship

Most Common

Vessel propelled by steam and capable of being navigated on the high seas.

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Special Survey

The inspection of a vessel by a classification society surveyor which takes place every four to five years. A shipowner often must incur a great deal of repair expense in order to pass his fourth and fifth special survey and as a result may choose to simply scrap the vessel beforehand.

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