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 ...

A rope is fagged when the end is untwisted.

Saturday P.M.

Foundered

Federation of ASIAN Shipowners Association

Vessel Traffic Management Services

Annual Survey

Water Line

American Society for Testing and Materials.

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

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

Kilowatt

Billion ECU

Aluminium Alloy Pleasure Yacht.

Maritime Environment Protection CommitteeIMO branch dealing, among other, with the construction of tankers. The number of the meeting is often added to the acronym so that in the Autumn 2000 the next meeting will be MEPC46.

Notice of Protest (see LOP)

Bulk

United Nations

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels.

London Interbank Offered Rate