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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 |