Germanischer Lloyd (German Class Society)

General Lighthouse Authority

Gearless

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.Mainly a radio communication system which will take advantage of latest technology to enhance safety and allow the ships to sail without radio officer. Implemented since 1992, it should be fully operational by 1 ...

Greenwich Mean Time. Now mostly replaced by UTC or Z.

Greenwich Mean Time (Universal/Zulu Time)

Grain

General Conditions

Gross National Product: GDP plus the net income accruing from foreign sources.

Global Navigation Satellite System

Global Navigational Satellite System

Gas Oil

General operators' certificate with regard to GMDSS

Gulf Of Mexico

Gross Observed Volume

GATT Procurement Agreement

General Policy Group (IACS)

Global Positioning SystemUS sattelite based system which gives an accuracy of about 0.2 miles as the signal is variably distorted for military and security purposes. Local correction are often provided through a DGPS system.

Greece (Flag)

Grounded