Chapter 14 — Appendices
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The full English translation of this chapter is in progress. A short overview is provided below. For the complete content, please refer to the Turkish version or contact support.
This chapter contains reference material to be used throughout the guide: frequently asked questions, error messages, terminology glossary, shortcuts, and support contact information.
Sections in this chapter
- 14.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — 20+ common questions across login, permissions, interface, certificates, invoicing, maintenance/stock, notifications, reports
- 14.2 Error Messages Glossary — Common errors in 5 categories: login screen, form/save, e-Invoice, maintenance/stock, general system
- 14.3 Terminology Glossary — 100+ terms in 6 categories:
- Maritime and vessel terms (IMO, DWT, LOA, TEU)
- Cargo and logistics (BOL, BAF, CAF, IMDG)
- Compliance (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, STCW)
- e-Invoice and finance (VKN, UBL, ETTN, TCMB)
- Software (SMTP, SignalR, Leaflet)
- Shipots-specific (SuperAdmin, Role Group, Kiosk)
- 14.4 Shortcuts and Usage Tips — System-wide, page-specific, filter behaviors, printing
- 14.5 Support Contact — Help desk information, issue reporting template, screenshot tips
Common abbreviations quick reference
| Abbreviation | Full form |
|---|---|
| IMO | International Maritime Organization |
| DWT | Deadweight Tonnage |
| GT | Gross Tonnage |
| LOA | Length Overall |
| TEU | Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit |
| ETA / ETD | Estimated Time of Arrival / Departure |
| NC | Non-Conformance |
| BOL | Bill of Lading |
| BAF / CAF | Bunker / Currency Adjustment Factor |
| ISM | International Safety Management Code |
| SOLAS | Safety of Life at Sea |
| MARPOL | Marine Pollution Convention |
| MLC | Maritime Labour Convention |
| STCW | Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping |
| VKN | Turkish Tax ID |
| TCKN | Turkish National ID |
| GİB | Turkish Revenue Administration |
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