International Chamber of Shipping

See Intracoastal Waterway.

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Is a gas that follows the perfect gas laws without deviation. There is no such thing, however it is the basis from which calculations are made and corrections applied.

The condition when a perfect gas is isentropically compressed, and the gas inlet temperature and also the amount of work spent is the same for each stage.

Member of a crew who works all day but does not keep the normal watches.

Stands for "Immediate Exit." In the U.S., Customs IE Form is used when goods are brought into the U.S. and are to be immediately re-exported without being transported within the U.S.

Electrotechnical Commission

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Independent Economic Unit (Employed Person)

An association formed in September 1994 by a merger of the National Federation of Independent.

An organisation established in 1989 to improve the image of Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs).

Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System. National Weather Service flood warning program.

Intermediate Fuel Oil

Interim Final Rule

Abbreviation for Instrument Flight Rules, but commonly used to refer to the weather and/or flight conditions to which these rules apply, i.e. low visibility.

International Federation of Ship Master's Association. Organization grouping all the national Master's association formed in 1974. Established in London. Over 8.000 shipmaster's from more than 40 countries are affiliated to IFSMA. Was granted Consultative ...

International Forest Product Transport Association

Inert Gas. Non reactive gas (Nitrogen, CO2) used to fill the tanks to prevent an accidental fire or explosion.

Inert Gas