Nautical Term: Pilferage

Definition of Pilferage

Pilferage refers to the unlawful taking of merchandise or cargo from a ship or port, often by individuals working on the vessel or within the port facilities.

For instance, during a routine cargo inspection, the crew of a merchant vessel discovered that several boxes of high-value electronics had gone missing. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the cargo had been subject to pilferage by an unidentified individual or individuals working on the vessel.

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