Governing International Fisheries Agreements

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 ...

Billion ECU

Bulk

European Currency Unit.

American National Standards Institute.

Vessel Traffic Management Services

Joint Venture

(See EUVROU.)

Geographic Information System

London Interbank Offered Rate

World Maritime University

Coast Guard's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System

Hazardous Materials

Tanker Fresh Water.

Member of The Nautical Institute

Enhanced Group Call

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels.

Unless Used In Which Case Time Actually Used To Count

The rope which goes round a sail, and to which the canvass is sewed.