| A |
ABS |
American Bureau of Shipping (classification society) |
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Aframax |
tanker < 80,000 dwt (average freight rate assessment) |
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AIS |
automatic identification system |
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AMNI |
Associate Member of The Nautical Institute |
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AMVER |
US Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System |
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API |
American Petroleum Industry |
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ARCS |
Admiralty Raster Chart Service |
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ARPA |
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids |
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| B |
BC |
Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes |
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BDI |
Baltic Dry Index |
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BFI |
Baltic Freight Index |
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Bimco |
Baltic and International Maritime Council |
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Bimcosale |
The Bimco standard form of bill of sale |
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BOSVA |
British Offshore Support Vessel Owners Association |
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BPI |
Baltic Panamax Index |
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BROA |
British Rig Owners Association |
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BV |
Bureau Veritas (classification society) |
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| C |
CAD |
computer assisted design |
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CAP |
Condition Assesment Programme Survey |
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CBI |
computer-based information |
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CBT |
computer-based training |
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CCC |
Carrier container council |
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CCP |
Contolable Pitch Propeller |
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CCS |
China Classification Society |
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CD |
compact disc |
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CD Rom |
compact disc read-only memory |
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CEN |
European Committee for Standardisation |
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CENELEC |
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation |
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CES |
coast earth station |
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CESMA |
Confederation of European Union Shipmasters Associations |
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CG |
coast guard |
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CIRM |
International radio maritime committee |
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CIT |
Chartered Institute of Transport |
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CLC |
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage |
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Class |
Category in classification register |
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COA |
contract of affreightment |
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Colreg |
International Convention on Collision Regulations,IMO |
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CoSWP |
Code of Safe Working Practices For Merchant Seamen |
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COW |
crude oil washing |
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CSS |
Code of Shipmanagement Standards |
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CTU |
cargo transport unit |
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DERA |
Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (UK) |
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DETR |
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (UK) |
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DIS |
Draft international standard (ISO) |
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DLat |
difference in latitude |
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DMDO |
Distilate Marine Deisel Oil |
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DGPS |
Differential Global Positioning System |
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DLong |
difference in longitude |
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DNC |
Digital Nautical Chart |
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DNV |
Det Norske Veritas (classification society) |
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DOC |
document of compliance (as per ISM Code) |
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DP |
dynamic positioning |
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DR |
dead reckoning |
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DSC |
Dangerous Goods,Solid Cargoes and Containers,IMO |
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DSS |
decision support system |
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DSV |
Diving Support Vessel |
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Dwt |
deadweight tonnes |
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DX.90 |
Format for digital cartographic data |
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| E |
ECDIS |
electronic chart display and information system |
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EC |
European Comunity or European Commission |
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ECS |
electronic chart system |
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EEZ |
exclusive economic zone |
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EN |
European Standard |
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ENC |
electronic navigation chart |
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EPFS |
Electronic Position Fixing System |
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EPIRB |
emergency position indicating radio beacon |
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EPS |
IMO performance standard for ECDIS |
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ETA |
estimated time of arrival |
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ETD |
estimated time of departure |
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ETSF |
Electronic Trading Stasndard Format |
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ETSI |
European Telecommunications |
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EU |
European Union |
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| F |
FCC |
fully cellular containership |
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FCO |
financed,constructed and operated |
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FTP |
file transfer protocol |
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FNI |
Fellow of The Nautical Institute |
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FO |
fuel oil |
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FPSO |
floating production,storage and offloading system |
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FSA |
formal safety assessment |
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GIS |
Geographic Information System |
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GLA |
General Lighthouse Authority |
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GL |
Germanischer Lloyd (classification society) |
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Glonass |
Global navigation satellite system |
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GMDSS |
global maritime distress and safety system |
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GMT |
Greenwich mean time |
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GOC |
general operators' certificate with regard to GMDSS |
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GPS |
global positioning system |
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GRP |
Glass Reinforced Plastic |
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GT |
gross tonnage |
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| H |
HBL |
Hydrostatic Balanced Loading |
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HCRF |
Hydrographic Chart Raster Format |
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HGE |
Harmonisation Group on ECDIS |
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HHP |
High holding power (anchors) |
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HNS |
Convention on the Carriage of Noxious and Hazardous Substances by Sea |
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HO |
Hydrographic Office, observed height |
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HP |
high pressure |
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HSC |
International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft,IMO |
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HSE |
health safety and environmental,Health and Safety Executive |
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HSWA |
Health and Safety at Work Act |
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IACS |
International Association of Classification Societies |
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IADC |
International Association of Ddrilling Contractors |
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IAIN |
International Association of Institutes of Navigation |
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IALA |
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities |
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IAPH |
International Association of Ports and Harbors |
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IASST |
International Association for Sea Survival Training |
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IBC Code |
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, IMO |
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IBCS |
Integrated bridge control system |
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IBIA |
International Bunker Industry Association Ltd |
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ICAB |
International Cargo Advisory Bureau |
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ICHCA |
International Cargo Handling Coordination Association |
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ICS |
International Chamber of Shipping: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers: international code of signals |
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IFO |
Intermediate Fuel Oil |
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IFTPA |
International Forest Product Transport Association |
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IFSMA |
International Federation of Ship Masters' Associations |
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IGC Code |
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk,IMO |
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IGO |
inter-governmental organisation |
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IGS |
inert gas system |
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IHB |
International Hydrographic Bureau |
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IHMA |
International Harbour Masters' Association |
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IHO |
International Hydrographic Organisation |
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IICL |
Institute of Internatioanl Container Lessors |
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IIMS |
International Institute of Marine Surveyors |
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ILO |
International Labour Organisation |
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IMarE |
Institute of Marine Engineers |
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IMB |
International Maritime Bureau |
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IMDG Code |
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, IMO |
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IMLA |
International Maritime Lecturers Association |
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IMO |
International Maritime Organisation |
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IMPA |
International Maritime Pilots' Association |
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IMPA |
International Marine Purchasing Association |
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Inmarsat |
International Marine Satellite Organisation |
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INLS-code |
International Noxious Liquid Substances |
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Intercargo |
International Association fo Dry Cargo Shipowners |
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Intertanko |
International Association of Independent Tanker Owners |
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IOLT |
Institute of Logistics and Transport |
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IOPC |
International Oil Pollution Fund |
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ISDN |
integrated services digital network |
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ISDP |
integrated ship design and production |
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ISF |
International Shipping Federation |
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ISGOTT |
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals |
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ISM Code |
International Safety Management Code, IMO |
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ISMA |
International Ship Managers' Association |
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IS |
information systems |
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ISO |
International Standards Organisation |
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ISSA |
International Ship Supplies Association |
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ISU |
International Salvage Union |
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ISSN |
international standard serial number |
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IT |
information technology |
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ITF |
International Transport Workers Federation |
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ITOPF |
International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation |
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IUA |
International Underwiting Association |
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KR |
Korean Register of Shipping (classification society) |
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| L |
LAN |
local apparent noon (nautical),local area network |
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Lash |
lighter aboard ship |
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Lat |
latitute, local apparent time |
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LBP |
length between perpendiculars |
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LBS |
lifeboat stations |
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LCB |
longitudinal centre of buoyancy |
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LCD |
liquid crystal display |
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LCF |
longitudinal centre of flotation |
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LDT |
light displacement tonnage, lost during transhipment |
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LED |
light emitting diode |
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LEL |
lower explosive limit (lower flammable limit) |
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LEM |
lower explosive mixture |
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LEO |
low earth orbit (satellite configuration) |
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LF |
summer fresh water load line (timber) |
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LLA |
Local Lighthouse Authority |
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LMT |
local mean time |
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LNG |
liquefied natural gas |
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LO |
lubricating oil |
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LOA |
length over all |
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LOC |
letter of credit,letter of compliance (USCG) |
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LOL |
limitation of owner's liability, loss of life |
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LOP |
line of position |
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LOR |
letter of readiness |
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LOS |
line of sight, Law of the Sea |
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LP |
liquid petroleum,low pressure |
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LPC |
London Processing Centre |
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LPG |
liquefied petroleum gas |
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LR |
Lloyd's Register (classification society) |
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LSA |
life saving appliances,Lloyd's standard form of salvage agreement |
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LST |
local standard time |
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LW |
low water, winter load line (timber) |
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LWL |
length on water line , low water line |
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MAIB |
Marine Accident Investigation Branch |
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MAIIF |
Marine Accident Investigators' International Forum |
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Marisat |
maritime satellite system |
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Marpol 73/78 |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships,IMO |
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Mb |
megabyte |
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MCA |
Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
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MDO |
marine diesel oil |
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MEO |
medium earth orbit (satellite configuration) |
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MEPC |
Marine Environment Protection Committee, IMO |
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MERSAR |
Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual |
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MGN |
Marine Guidance Note |
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MGO |
Marine Gas Oil |
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MIS |
management information system |
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MNI |
Member of The Nautical Institute |
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MOP |
mobile offshore production |
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MOU |
memorandum of understanding (often refers to PSC) |
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MRCC |
maritime rescue coordination centre |
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MSC |
Marine Safety Committee, IMO |
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MSN |
merchant shipping notice 'M- Notice',UK |
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| N |
NAVTEX |
navigational and meteorological warning broadcast service |
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NCOB |
no cargo on board |
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NDT |
non-destructive testing |
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NECSA |
Navigational Electronic Chart System Association |
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NFTZ |
non free trade zone |
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NI |
The Nautical Institute |
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NIHQ |
Nautical Institute Headquarters, London |
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NK (NKK) |
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (classification society) |
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NM |
nautical mile |
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NMEA |
National Marine Electronics Association |
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NNR |
national nature reserve |
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NOAA |
National Marine and Atmospheric Administration |
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NOR |
notice of readiness |
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NT |
net tonnage |
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NUMAST |
National Union of Mrine, Aviation & Shipping Transport Officers |
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O/B |
on board |
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OBO |
ore/bulk/oil carrier |
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OCIMF |
Oil Companies International Marine Forum |
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OCR |
optical character recognition |
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OECD |
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development |
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OMBO |
One man Bridge Operation |
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OOD |
officer of the deck |
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OOW |
officer of the watch |
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OPA 90 |
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (USA) |
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Opec |
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries |
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OPPR |
oil pollution preparedness and response |
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OPRC |
International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness,Response and Co-operation, IMO |
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OSV |
Offshore Support Vessel |
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P and I (P&I) club |
protection and indemnity club |
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Panamax |
Market category of ships notionally within the limit for transit of the Panama Canal. |
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PC |
personal computer |
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PFD |
position fixing device, personal floatation device |
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PIANC |
Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses |
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PLB |
personal locator beacon |
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PMS |
planned maintenance system |
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POB |
pilot on board/persons on board |
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PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment |
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PRS |
Polish Register of Shipping - classification society |
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PSC |
port state control |
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PV |
pressure/vacuum,prime vertical |
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QA |
quality assurance |
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R&D |
research and development |
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RAM |
random access memory |
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RCC |
rescue coordination centre |
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RCDS |
Raster Chart Display Systems |
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RDF |
radio direction finder |
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RENC |
Regional Electronic Navigational Chart Co-Ordinating Centre |
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RF |
range finder, radio frequency |
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RINA |
Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Registro Italiano Navale (classification society) |
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RMT |
National Union of Rail, Maritime And Transport Workers |
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RNC |
Raster Navigational Chart |
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ROB |
remain on board (cargo, bunkers) |
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Rom |
read only memory |
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Ro-ro |
roll on/roll off |
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ROV |
Remotely operated vehicle |
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RS |
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (classification society) |
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RT (R/T) |
radio telegraph, telegraphy, telephone |
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RTCM |
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services |
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SAC |
special area of conservation |
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Sam |
surface to air missile |
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SAR |
search and rescue |
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SART |
search and rescue radar transponder |
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SAS |
safety at sea |
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SCOPIC |
Special Compensation P&I Clause |
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SCR |
Special Casualty Representative (P&I) |
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SDW |
summer dead weight |
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SENC |
System Electronic Navigational Chart |
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SES |
satellite earth station,Seafarers' Education Service |
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Sire |
ship's inspection report:a database system of the OCIMF |
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SPA |
special protection area |
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SMarT |
Support for Maritime Training scheme (UK) |
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SMC |
safety management certificate (as per ISM Code) |
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SMS |
safety management system |
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Solas |
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea,IMO |
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SOP |
standard operating procedure |
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SOPEP |
Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan |
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SOSREP |
Secretary of State's Representative for Marine salvage and Intervention |
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SPI |
ship-port interface, IMO |
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SPM |
single point mooring |
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STCW |
International Convention on Standards of Training,Certification and Watchkeeping, IMO |
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SUBC |
self-unloading bulk carrier |
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SWL |
safe working load |
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TEU |
twenty foot equivalent unit (containers) |
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TF |
tropical fresh load line |
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TLL |
timber load line |
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TPI |
tonnes per inch immersion |
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TQM |
total quality management |
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UBS |
universal bulk ship |
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UEL |
upper explosive limit |
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UFL |
upper flammable limit |
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UKOOA |
United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association |
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ULBC |
ultra large bulk carrier |
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ULCC |
ultra large crude carrier |
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UMS |
Universal Measurement System |
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UN |
United Nations |
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Unclos |
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea |
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UPS |
uninterrupted power supply |
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USCG |
United States Coast Guard |
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UTC |
universal time (coordinated) |
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VAT |
value added tax |
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VCB |
vertical centre of buoyancy |
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VCG |
vertical centre of gravity |
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VDR |
voyage data recorder |
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VDU |
visual display unit |
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VLBC |
very large bulk carrier |
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VLCC |
very large crude carrier |
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VP |
vapour pressure |
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VPP |
variable pitch propeller |
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VRP |
vessel response plan |
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VTIS |
vessel traffic information system |
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VTMS |
vessel traffic management services |
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VTS |
vessel traffic service/system |
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VTSS |
vessel traffic separation scheme |
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WEND |
World Electronic Navigation Database |
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WHO |
World Health Organisation |
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WL |
water line |
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WMO |
World Meteorological Organisation |
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WMU |
World Maritime University |
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WT |
watertight |
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WWW |
world wide web (Internet facility) |
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ZD |
zone description |
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