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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 |