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28 januari 2010 - 17:00
143e CBA Vergadering Secretariaat
25 februari 2010 - 16:00
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24 september 2009 - 17:00
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1 oktober 2009 - 17:00
24ste Algemene Vergadering
Antwerp Docks Hotel
21 november 2009
Gala Dinner
Salons De Groene Jager
26 november 2009 - 17:00
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What is a shipchandler?
Main Entry: chan·dler
Pronunciation: 'chan(d)-l&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English chandeler, from Middle French chandelier, from Old French, from chandelle candle, from Latin candela
Date: 14th century
1: a maker or seller of tallow or wax candles and usually soap
2: a retail dealer in provisions and supplies or equipment of a specified kind e.g. <a yacht chandler>
Source: www.m-w.com
In the old days, the chandler used to bring salted meat, live stock (chickens, pigs, etc.), manila ropes, cargo blocks, sail and twine and related stuff, mainly for sailing vessels.
Nowadays a ship chandler has a much wider scope of supply.
Importance of Ship Supplies
The ship stores supplied to a vessel is the main artery of the ship, they are vital to the operation and safety of every movement of seagoing vessels. Thousand of different items are supplied 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Main Categories of Shipstores
Shipstores can be split into five main categories:
- Deck and Engine Stores: non-food products
- Spare Parts: main and auxiliary engines and other replacements
- Cabin Stores: cleaning materials, textiles, kitchen utensils
- Provisions: food products
- Bonded Stores: high dutiable goods, i.e. tobaccos, spirits, tea, coffee, etc.
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