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.

Cylinder.

Aluminium Alloy, High Speed Passenger.

Annual Survey

Foundered

Information Management Services.

Saturday P.M.

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 ...

Water Line

Federation of ASIAN Shipowners Association

Vessel Traffic Management Services

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

United Nations

Billion ECU

Kilowatt

Bulk

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

Member of The Nautical Institute

Facility Engineering Management Support System.

Notice of Protest (see LOP)