Ore/Oil Carrier

Mean Low Water

International Chamber of Shipping

American Institute of Marine Underwriters.

Belgium (flag)

A block of wood or iron, placed through the hole in the heel of a mast, and resting on the trestle-trees of the mast below. This supports the mast. Also, a wooden pin, tapered, used in splicing large ropes, in opening eyes, etc.

Tanker Fresh Water.

Hydrostatic Balanced Loading. Method of loading large oil tankers which allows to extends the lives of tankers from 25 to 30 years with regard to MARPOL phase-out provision.

Free Despatch

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 ...

Vessel Safety and Operations Audit

(See EUVROU.)

Asphalt Tanker.

Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Foundered

Enhanced Group Call

Electronic Navigation Chart

International Maritime Organization.United Nation agency created the 6 March 1948, located in London and taking care of all shipping matters.

Best Manufacturing Practices.(US navy program).

Geographic Information System