navicert
/ˈnævɪsɜrt/
noun
- A certificate issued by a government to a ship, confirming that its cargo is not contraband and allowing it to pass through a blockade or inspection.
- During the war, ships needed a navicert to travel safely through contested waters.
- The captain presented the navicert to the port authorities to avoid a lengthy inspection.
- The cargo was cleared quickly because the ship had a valid navicert.