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ANNEX 2 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AIS

Automated Identification System
ANS Aquatic Nuisance Species
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
BC Code Bulk Carrier Code
BCH Code Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
BRM Bridge Resource Management
C-TPAT US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
CCR Cargo Control Room
Circ. Circular
CLC 69 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969
CLC 92 1992 Protocol to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969
COW Crude oil washing
CSC International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972
CSO Company Security Officer
DGPS Digital Global Positioning System
DMS Diesel Manoeuvring System
DPS Diesel Protection System
DRI Direct Reduced Iron
EC European Community
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
EEBD Emergency Escape Breathing Device
EGS Electronic Governor System
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
EU European Union
FFO Fixed and Floating Objects
FOSFA The Federation of Oils, Seed and Fats Associations
FMP Flow Moisture Point
GC Gas Carrier Code
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global Satellite Mobile Phone
Hagues Rules 1924 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading, 1924
Hague-Visby Rules 1968 1968 Protocol to amend the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading, 1924
HSC Code International Code for High Speed Crafts
H&M Hull and Machinery (insurance, insurer)
IBC Code International Code Bulk Chemical Code
ICS International Chamber of Shipping
ID Card Identification Card
IGC Code International Gas Carrier Code
ILO International Labour Organisation
IMB International Maritime Bureau
IMDG International Marine Dangerous Goods Code
IMO International Maritime Organisation
IMPA International Maritime Pilots Association
IOPP International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
ISF International Shipping Federation
ISGOTT International safety guide for oil tankers and terminals
ISM Code International Safety Management (ISM) Code
ISO International Standardization Organization
ISPS Code International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
ITC Institute Time Clauses
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LL International Load Line Convention, 1966
LOF Lloyd’s Open Form
LOU Letter of Undertaking
LP Loss Prevention
MARPOL 73/78 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto
MEPC Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO
MDO Marine Diesel Oil
MPX Shore-to-Ship Master/Pilot Exchange Form
MPX Ship-to-Shore Master/Pilot Exchange Form
MRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
MSC Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO
NIOP The National Institute of Oilseeds Products
NLS Noxious Liquid Substances
NYPE New York Produce Exchange (Charter Party) Form
OBQ On board quantity
OCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum
OOW Officer of the watch
OPA 90 Oil Pollution Act 1990
ORB Oil Record Book
PCS Propulsion Control System
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Ppm parts per million
PRC Piracy Reporting Centre of the International Maritime Bureau
PSSA Particular Sensitive Sea Area
PSSO Port Facility Security Officer
P&I Protection and Indemnity
Res. Resolution
SBP Singapore Bunker Procedure
SCOPIC 2000 Special Compensation P&I Clause 2000
sec. Section
SMC Safety Management Certificate
SMS Safety Management System
SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960
SOPEP Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
SSTP Protocol on Space Requirements for Special Trade Passenger Ships, 1973
SSO Ship Security Officer
SSP Ship Security Plan
STCW Code and International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
STCW 95 1995 amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
STP Special Trade Passenger Ships Agreement, 1971
SWL Safe Working Load
TFT Thin Film Transistor
TML Transportable Moisture Limit
UCS Universal Control System
UMS Unmanned Machinery Space
UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
US Unites States
UTC Coordinated Universal Time
VDR Voyage Data Recorder
VHF Very High Frequency
VMS Voyage Management System
VRP Vessel’s Response Plan
VTSS Vessel Traffic Service System