Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with A

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter A, drawn from every subject section. 3739 entries.

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A and O Shearman X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Global firm formed by the 2024 merger of Allen and Overy and Shearman and Sterling, retaining a transactional shipping finance practice.
A and R X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Common short form for Abeking and Rasmussen, the Lemwerder, Germany yard founded in 1907.
A Hak Industrial Services X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Dutch heavy lift and pipeline services contractor based in Tricht, Netherlands, used in maritime salvage support roles for cargo handling.
A rating (CII) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Top Carbon Intensity Indicator band under MEPC.336(76), denoting major superior performance versus the required AER reference line.
A-190 X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Russian 100mm naval gun fitted on Steregushchiy-class corvettes and Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates for surface and shore bombardment.
A-50 SylVer X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: French vertical launch system family by DCNS for Aster missile family.
A-60 division X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: SOLAS II-2 fire-rated bulkhead or deck insulated to limit temperature rise on the unexposed side for 60 minutes in a standard fire test.
A-Class Catamaran F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: International one-design beach catamaran for one sailor.
A-class division X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: SOLAS II-2 steel or equivalent bulkhead insulated with non-combustible material, rated A-0, A-15, A-30, or A-60.
A-class ship (Polar Code) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Category A ship designed for operation in polar waters in at least medium first-year ice, which may include old ice inclusions.
A-DGS X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Armored Double Galvanized Steel submarine cable construction, used in shallow water zones below 1,500 m where additional mechanical protection is required against trawling and anchoring.
A-Frame X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Two-legged lifting structure on salvage barges or sheerlegs used for heavy wreck lifts.
A-frame LARS X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Articulated overboarding structure mounted on a deck that swings an ROV cage or AUV outboard of the vessel side or stern for launch and recovery.
A-frame stowage X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics: Vessel arrangement on container ships with reefer plugs concentrated in specific bays for power access.
A-hull X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Lying with all sail furled and helm lashed to leeward in heavy weather.
A-II/1 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing the minimum standard of competence for officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 GT or more.
A-II/2 Master and Chief Mate Unlimited X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation specifying competency standards for masters and chief mates on ships of 3,000 GT or more on unlimited voyages.
A-II/3 OOW and Master Near-Coastal under 500 GT X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation defining competence for officers in charge of navigational watches and masters on near-coastal ships under 500 GT.
A-II/4 Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation setting the minimum standard for ratings forming part of a navigational watch on ships of 500 GT or more.
A-II/5 Able Seafarer Deck X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing competency for ratings serving as able seafarers in the deck department on ships of 500 GT or more.
A-III/1 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation governing competency for officers in charge of an engineering watch in manned or designated unmanned machinery spaces on ships powered by main propulsion of 750 kW or more.
A-III/2 Chief Engineer and Second Engineer Unlimited X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation specifying standards for chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3,000 kW or more.
A-III/3 Chief Engineer and Second Engineer 750-3000 kW X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation covering chief engineers and second engineers on ships powered by main propulsion of 750 kW to less than 3,000 kW.
A-III/4 Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation setting the minimum competency standard for ratings forming part of an engineering watch in manned or designated unmanned machinery spaces.
A-III/5 Able Seafarer Engine X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing the competency standard for ratings serving as able seafarers in the engine department.
A-III/6 Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation specifying competency for electro-technical officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 750 kW or more.
A-III/7 Electro-Technical Rating (ETR) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing minimum standards for electro-technical ratings supporting the engine room electrical and electronic systems.
A-IV/2 GMDSS Operator (GOC) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation defining the General Operator's Certificate competency for GMDSS radio personnel on ships operating in all sea areas.
A-Jack X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays: Concrete armour unit with twelve legs used for shoreline and breakwater protection, manufactured under license by Armortec.
A-LF-Sea X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry: Nippon Paint Marine's hydrogel-based low-friction antifouling employing hydration to suppress biofilm and frictional resistance.
A-V/1-1-1 Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW basic tanker familiarization required for all seafarers assigned duties on oil or chemical tankers.
A-V/1-1-2 Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW advanced training mandatory for masters, chief engineers, chief mates, second engineers, and any person with immediate responsibility for cargo on oil tankers.
A-V/1-1-3 Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW advanced training mandatory for senior officers and persons with immediate cargo responsibility on chemical tankers.
A-V/1-2-1 Basic Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW basic liquefied gas tanker familiarization required for all seafarers assigned duties on gas carriers.
A-V/1-2-2 Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW advanced training mandatory for senior officers and cargo-responsible personnel on liquefied gas carriers including LNG.
A-V/2 Passenger Ship Crowd Management and Crisis Training X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation setting training standards for masters, officers, ratings, and other personnel serving on passenger ships.
A-V/4 Polar Code Training X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation mandating basic and advanced training for masters and officers on ships operating in polar waters under the Polar Code.
A-VI/1 Basic Safety Training (BST) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation grouping the four mandatory basic safety modules covering personal survival, fire fighting, first aid, and personal safety and social responsibilities.
A-VI/2 PSCRB and FRB X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats, plus the separate fast rescue boat endorsement.
A-VI/3 Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation governing the advanced fire fighting endorsement required for officers and persons designated to control fire fighting operations.
A-VI/4 Medical First Aid and Medical Care X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing medical first aid (for designated crew) and medical care (for officers in charge of medical care on board) endorsements.
A-VI/5 Ship Security Officer (SSO) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation setting competency standards for the designated ship security officer responsible for ISPS compliance on board.
A-VI/6-1 Security Awareness X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation requiring basic security awareness training for all seafarers prior to assignment to shipboard duties.
A-VI/6-2 Designated Security Duties X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: STCW regulation establishing competency for seafarers assigned designated security duties under the ship security plan.
A. Vassilopoulos Group X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Greek shipping and logistics conglomerate historically linked to Hellenic Mediterranean Lines and Adriatic ro-pax services.
A. von Humboldt II X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: German sail training barque built 2011 by BVT Brenn und Verformtechnik Bremen, 65 m length, 1,360 sq m sail area, owned by Deutsche Stiftung Sail Training, replacing the original Alexander von…
A.1001(25) A1. The IMO and the international regulatory framework: IMO Assembly resolution adopting the 2007 Guidelines on Places of Refuge for Ships in Need of Assistance.
A.1025(26) X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs: IMO Code of Practice for the Investigation of Crimes of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships, adopted 2 December 2009.
A.1045(27) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted 30 November 2011 containing Recommendations on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, replacing A.889(21).
A.1045(27) Pilot transfer arrangements X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Recommendation on construction and operation of pilot ladders.
A.1067(28) IMSAS X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: IMO Assembly resolution of 4 December 2013 adopting the Framework and Procedures for the IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
A.1070(28) III Code X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: IMO Instruments Implementation Code adopted 4 December 2013.
A.1078(28) IMO ship identification number scheme X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Extended to fishing vessels of 100 GT and above on a voluntary basis.
A.1080(28) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Resolution 2013 on recommendations on the use of pilotage services in the Torres Strait and Great North East Channel.
A.1106(29) X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted 2 December 2015 on Revised Guidelines for the Onboard Operational Use of Shipborne Automatic Identification Systems (AIS).
A.1106(29) AIS Guidelines X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Assembly resolution of 2 December 2015 revising the Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems.
A.1107(29) X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted 2 December 2015, revising recommendations to governments for preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery against ships.
A.1108(29) X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: IMO Assembly Resolution of 2015 amending Recommendations on Pilot Transfer Arrangements to align with SOLAS V/23 and clarifying rigging and equipment requirements.
A.1116(30) Voyage data recorders X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Recommendation on continuity of service for VDR.
A.1117(30) IMO Number Scheme X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Assembly resolution of 6 December 2017 revising the IMO ship identification number scheme to extend voluntary application to fishing vessels of 100 GT and above.
A.1163(32) X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted in 2021 updating procedures for port State control under the ISM Code framework.
A.424(XI) X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: IMO performance standard for gyrocompasses adopted in 1979.
A.485(12) X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: IMO Assembly Resolution on Recommendations on the Training, Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Maritime Pilots Other than Deep-Sea Pilots, superseded by A.960(23).
A.485(XII) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted 1981 containing Recommendations on the Use of Adequately Qualified Deep-Sea Pilots in the North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak.
A.486(12) X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: IMO Assembly Resolution of 1981 on Recommendations on the Training, Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Deep-Sea Pilots.
A.486(XII) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Assembly Resolution 1981 recommending pilotage in the Euro-Channel and IJ-Channel.
A.620(15) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Resolution 1987 on navigation through the entrances to the Baltic Sea recommending pilotage.
A.710(17) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Resolution 1991 on use of pilotage services in the Euro-Channel and IJ-Channel.
A.741(18) ISM Resolution X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: IMO Assembly resolution of 4 November 1993 that adopted the International Safety Management Code, later made mandatory through SOLAS Chapter IX.
A.817(19) X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Original IMO performance standard for ECDIS adopted in 1995 prior to MSC.232(82) revision.
A.821(19) X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: IMO performance standard for gyrocompasses for high-speed craft.
A.827(19) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Resolution 1995 on ships' routeing including pilotage recommendations for Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef.
A.857(20) VTS Guidelines X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: IMO Assembly resolution of 27 November 1997 establishing Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services and qualifications, training, and certification of VTS operators.
A.889(21) X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: IMO Assembly Resolution of 1999 on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, later superseded by A.1045(27).
A.918(22) IMO SMCP X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Assembly resolution of 29 November 2001 adopting the Standard Marine Communication Phrases for shipboard and ship-to-shore communications.
A.960(23) X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: IMO Assembly Resolution adopted 5 December 2003 containing Recommendations on Training and Certification and on Operational Procedures for Maritime Pilots other than Deep-Sea Pilots.
A.P. Moller Maersk X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Danish shipping conglomerate that owns Svitzer, one of the world's largest harbor towage operators.
A.P. Moller Terminals Bunker Supply X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Inland barge supply arm operating in selected ARA terminals on behalf of Maersk affiliates and third party offtakers.
A&K Travel Group X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Luxury travel holding company that acquired the Crystal Cruises brand and assets in 2022 and relaunched the line in 2023.
A&P Falmouth X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: UK ship repair yard in Falmouth, Cornwall, operating three graving docks including the Queen Elizabeth Dock and serving cruise, naval, and commercial vessels.
A&P Group X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: British ship repair group with facilities at Falmouth, Tyne, and Tees offering drydocking, fabrication, and conversion services.
A&P Tees X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: River Tees facility of A&P Group at Middlesbrough providing drydocking, offshore fabrication, and decommissioning support.
A&P Tyne X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Wallsend yard of A&P Group on the River Tyne with two drydocks and extensive quayside repair berths.
A1 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 1 (Overview), the smallest scale in the S-57 navigational purpose hierarchy.
A1 refrigerant class X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: ASHRAE Standard 34 safety designation for non-flammable refrigerants with lower toxicity, including R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, and R-507A used historically in marine reefer containers.
A1 Sea Area X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: GMDSS area within VHF DSC coverage of at least one coast station, typically 20 to 30 nautical miles.
A1 Telekom Austria X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: European telecommunications operator with consortium stakes in several Mediterranean and Black Sea submarine cable systems.
A1/A2/A3/A4 Sea Areas E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: GMDSS sea-area definitions by communications coverage.
A18-D X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Mid-size diesel-recharge AUV from ECA Group rated to 3,000 m for hydrographic and rapid environmental assessment work.
A18-M X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: ECA Group mine countermeasures variant of the A18 platform carrying a synthetic aperture sonar for shallow and deep MCM survey.
A2 (cable system) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Planned subsea cable system linking Asian markets, named in industry roadmaps as part of regional diversification away from South China Sea routes.
A2 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 2 (General), used for ocean and offshore passage planning.
A2 Sea Area X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: GMDSS area within MF DSC coverage of at least one coast station, excluding A1, typically out to 100 to 200 nautical miles.
A2/AD E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Anti-access/area-denial strategy aimed at preventing adversary forces from entering or operating freely in a maritime zone.
A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Strategy to deny adversary access/operation within a maritime zone.
A27-D X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Larger ECA Group AUV with extended endurance for deep water survey down to 3,000 m water depth.
A27-M X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Mine countermeasures version of the ECA A27 AUV with high resolution synthetic aperture sonar and side-looking arrays.
A2L refrigerant class X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: ASHRAE Standard 34 designation for mildly flammable, lower-toxicity refrigerants such as R-1234yf and R-32, relevant to next-generation reefer machinery under HFC phase-down.
A2SEA X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Former Danish offshore wind installation contractor whose fleet, including Sea Installer and Sea Challenger, was acquired by DEME Offshore in 2017.
A3 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 3 (Coastal), used for coastwise navigation.
A3 refrigerant class X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: ASHRAE Standard 34 designation for highly flammable refrigerants including R-290 propane and R-1270 propylene, generally restricted in marine container service.
A3 Sea Area X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: GMDSS area within geostationary satellite (Inmarsat) coverage, excluding A1 and A2, roughly 76 N to 76 S.
A4 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 4 (Approach), used when approaching ports and channels.
A4 Routine X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: BMP shipboard preparedness drill running Assess, Avoid, Alert, Apply hardening before entering a high risk area.
A4 Sea Area X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: GMDSS area outside A1, A2 and A3, comprising the polar regions above 76 latitude.
A5 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 5 (Harbour), used inside port limits and confined waters.
A6 Cell X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: An ENC cell at usage band 6 (Berthing), the largest scale used for berth-by-berth operations.
A60 Class Container X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Insulated container variant rated for fire resistance under SOLAS A60 panel standards, used for hazardous stowage on certain offshore vessels.
AA Class Securing Device X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Annex 13 CSS Code designation for ships' fixed securing devices rated by Maximum Securing Load.
AAA X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: Association of Average Adjusters, UK professional body for general average adjusters founded 1869.
AAA (Association of Average Adjusters, UK) X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: Professional body founded in London in 1869 to standardize practice among average adjusters handling marine insurance claims.
AAA Salvage Award X141. Marine Salvage Industry and Wreck Removal Contractors: Highest grade of Lloyd's Open Form arbitration award, reflecting exceptional skill and danger encountered by salvors.
AAAA (Association of Average Adjusters of the United States) X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: US professional association of average adjusters, founded in 1879, that publishes Rules of Practice for US marine claims.
AAACN X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: Association of Average Adjusters of Canada, the Canadian counterpart professional body for average adjusting practice.
AAD X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Australian Antarctic Division, part of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, headquartered in Kingston, Tasmania, operates RSV Nuyina.
AAE-1 (Asia-Africa-Europe-1) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Approximately 25,000 km submarine cable system connecting Hong Kong to Marseille via Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, in service since 2017.
AAG X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Advanced Arresting Gear, electromagnetic arrestor on Ford-class CVN replacing Mk 7 hydraulic gear.
AAG (Advanced Arresting Gear) X106. Naval Surface Combatants: Electromagnetic energy-absorbing arresting system replacing hydraulic Mk 7 gear on Ford-class carriers, manufactured by General Atomics.
AAIC X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Accounting Authority Identification Code used by Inmarsat to route satellite call billing to a designated maritime accounting authority.
Aak X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: A flat-bottomed Dutch inland barge of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries used on the Rhine and Maas for cargo transport.
AAL Antwerp X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class multipurpose heavy-lift vessel in the AAL Shipping fleet, rigged with twin cranes for tandem heavy-lift work.
AAL Brisbane X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class heavy-lift multipurpose vessel deployed by AAL Shipping on Asia-Australia and Asia-Middle East routes.
AAL Class A X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: AAL Shipping's largest-generation 31,000 dwt multipurpose heavy-lift design with twin heavy-lift cranes capable of tandem lifts.
AAL Class G X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: AAL Shipping's mid-generation multipurpose heavy-lift class with twin cranes.
AAL Class S X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Smaller multipurpose heavy-lift class in the AAL Shipping fleet for regional project work.
AAL Dampier X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class MPP vessel in AAL Shipping's Asia-Australia trade, configured for project, breakbulk and bulk cargo.
AAL Fremantle X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping multipurpose heavy-lift vessel serving Australasian project trades.
AAL Galveston X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping vessel operating in the trans-Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico project sector.
AAL Gladstone X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping heavy-lift multipurpose vessel.
AAL Hong Kong X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping MPP vessel on the Asia-Pacific liner service.
AAL Houston X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping vessel deployed in trans-Atlantic project trades.
AAL Kembla X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping multipurpose heavy-lift vessel.
AAL Melbourne X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping MPP heavy-lift vessel.
AAL Newcastle X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping heavy-lift vessel operating Asia-Australia services.
AAL Shanghai X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping multipurpose heavy-lift vessel.
AAL Shipping X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Singapore-headquartered multipurpose and heavy-lift operator originating from Schoeller Holdings, running a fleet of A-Class, G-Class and S-Class MPP vessels on global liner trades.
AAL Singapore X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping multipurpose vessel on Asia-Pacific liner services.
AAL Sydney X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: A-Class AAL Shipping vessel deployed on the Asia-Australia liner trade.
Aalborg X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Northern Jutland Danish port served historically by Baltic ferry feeders and now primarily a cargo terminal.
Aalborg AQ Composite Boiler X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Combined exhaust gas and oil-fired boiler from Aalborg used on tankers and bulk carriers for steam generation at sea and in port.
Aalborg Industries X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Danish marine boiler manufacturer founded in 1919, now operating as Alfa Laval Aalborg after the 2007 acquisition.
Aalborg Industries (Alfa Laval) X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Danish marine equipment maker historically supplying accommodation ladders, gangways, and pilot ladders before integration into Alfa Laval's marine division.
Aalborg Maritime Museum F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Danish museum of merchant shipping history.
Aalborg Mission OL X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Oil-fired auxiliary boiler series from Alfa Laval Aalborg used on tankers and bulk carriers for steam generation.
Aalborg Mission OS X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Combined oil-fired and exhaust gas boiler from Alfa Laval Aalborg integrated as a composite unit.
Aalborg Mission XS-TC X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Smoke-tube exhaust gas economizer from Alfa Laval Aalborg fitted in the funnel uptake of the main engine.
Aalborg Mission XW-TG X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Water-tube exhaust gas boiler designed by Alfa Laval Aalborg for higher steam pressures.
Aalborg MissionSky X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Steam atomization auxiliary boiler design from Alfa Laval Aalborg with reduced NOx emissions and high turn-down ratio.
Aalborg OC-TCi X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Composite oil-fired and exhaust gas boiler from Alfa Laval Aalborg for combined heat recovery and burner firing.
Aalborg OL X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Vertical cylindrical oil-fired auxiliary boiler with annular furnace from Alfa Laval Aalborg.
Aalborg OL Boiler X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Vertical fire-tube auxiliary boiler in the Mission OL series, requiring periodic descaling and refractory inspection at 8,000-hour intervals.
Aalborg OM-TCi X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Combined vertical oil-fired and exhaust gas heated boiler used on small to medium tankers.
Aalborg OS Boiler X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Oil-fired auxiliary steam boiler from Alfa Laval Aalborg in the Mission OS series, with annual fireside inspection and triennial waterside survey.
Aalborg OS-TCi X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Smoke-tube auxiliary boiler with side-fired burner integrated with exhaust gas section.
Aalborg University Department of the Built Environment X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Danish research university offering marine and offshore civil engineering programs in Aalborg.
Aalborg XW X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Water-tube exhaust gas economizer used downstream of low-speed two-stroke main engines.
Aalesund Campus NTNU X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: Maritime faculty of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, hosting bridge, engine, and DP simulators in Aalesund, Norway.
Aalesund University College X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Former Norwegian institution in Aalesund, founded 1994, merged into NTNU in 2016 as the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering; offers Nautical Science and Marine Technology degrees.
Aamira X134. LNG and LPG Carrier Operators and Containment Systems: Q-Max LNG carrier of 266,000 m3 delivered 2010 by Samsung Heavy Industries for Nakilat, Qatar flag, hull number 1689.
Aanderaa Data Instruments X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Norwegian oceanographic instrumentation manufacturer producing wave and current sensors used in marine measurement campaigns.
AAOS X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; publishes Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured used in shipboard first-aid training.
AAPA X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: American Association of Port Authorities, trade body representing seaports in the Americas.
AAR X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Average Adjuster's Report; settlement document apportioning general average contributions.
Aarhus X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Second largest Danish city and port served by Finnlines Helsinki to Aarhus freight ro-pax rotation.
AARI X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, St Petersburg; Russian national ice service producing Arctic ice charts and forecasts.
AAS Smartmooring X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing: Automated mooring system using vacuum suction pads or mechanical arms to secure vessels at berth without conventional mooring lines.
AAUS X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: American Academy of Underwater Sciences, the US scientific diving standards organization.
AAV-7A1 X106. Naval Surface Combatants: Tracked amphibious assault vehicle in US Marine Corps service since 1972, being replaced by the ACV.
AAW X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Anti-air warfare mission area covering fleet air defense.
AAW (Anti-Air Warfare) X106. Naval Surface Combatants: Mission area covering defense of surface forces against airborne threats including aircraft, helicopters, and missiles.
AAW Commander X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Officer responsible for anti-air warfare in a carrier strike group.
AAWA X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative, a Rolls-Royce-led research consortium that ran from 2015 to 2018 to advance commercial autonomous shipping concepts.
AAWA Roadmap X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The 2016 technical white paper published by the AAWA project outlining a phased pathway from remote-controlled coastal vessels to unmanned ocean-going ships.
AB X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Able Seafarer or Able Bodied seaman, an experienced deck rating qualified under STCW Regulation II/5.
AB Deck X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Able Seafarer Deck, an STCW II/5 rating with at least 18 months sea service or approved training.
AB Engine X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Able Seafarer Engine, an STCW III/5 rating qualified to perform routine engine room duties.
AB rating X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: Able-bodied seafarer qualification (STCW II/5) carried by senior yacht deckhands.
Abaft F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Toward the stern of a vessel.
Abaft the propeller X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Positional reference for any structure located astern of the propeller disc, including the rudder horn, rudder, and stern flap.
Abalone X131. Commercial Fisheries, Trawler Fleets and Seafood Processors: Marine gastropod of the genus Haliotis, farmed commercially in China, South Africa, Australia and Chile, with China supplying over 90% of world output.
Abalone Recovery Program D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Conservation effort for depleted abalone stocks.
Abandon ship drill C2. Ship operations, crewing and technical management: Mandatory drill under SOLAS Chapter III.
Abandon Ship Drill (Fishing Vessel) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Mandatory periodic muster and lifecraft launching exercise required under STCW-F 1995 and ILO C188 for crew familiarization with survival craft.
Abandoned X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Casualty classification where master and crew leave the vessel with no intent to return.
Abandoned Vessel X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A ship left at a recycling facility without active ownership control, often complicating Hong Kong Convention compliance because the Ready for Recycling Certificate cannot be issued without a…
Abandonment X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: act by which an insured cedes proprietary rights in the insured property to underwriters as a precondition for claiming a constructive total loss.
Abandonment (Marine Insurance) X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines: Doctrine permitting an insured to transfer the insured property to underwriters upon constructive total loss, codified in UK Marine Insurance Act 1906, sections 61 to 63.
Abandonment (MLC definition) X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Occurs when a shipowner fails to cover repatriation, leaves the seafarer without necessary maintenance, or unilaterally severs ties including non-payment of wages for at least two months.
Abandonment and Recovery (A&R) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Pipelay operation in which the pipeline end is sealed, lowered to the seabed on a wire, and later recovered to resume laying after weather or repair.
Abandonment Database (IMO/ILO) X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Joint Tripartite Working Group database hosted by the ILO logging seafarer abandonment cases reported by governments, unions, and welfare bodies, with roughly 600 cases recorded since inception.
Abandonment financial security X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Mandatory MLC 2006 Regulation 2.5.2 insurance covering repatriation, wages, and essentials when a seafarer is abandoned.
Abandonment Line X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: Emergency line used by a diver to ascend if the umbilical is severed.
Abandonment of inspection X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The termination of a SIRE or CDI inspection before completion due to safety concerns, vessel non-readiness, or operational restrictions, which is recorded against the vessel's history.
Abandonment of Salvage X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Voluntary cessation of salvage services by the contractor before a useful result is obtained, governed by termination provisions in the LOF and LSSA Clauses.
Abandonment of ship X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Decision by the master to evacuate, typically by lifeboat, liferaft, or rescue craft.
Abandonment of Ships X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Practice of owners deserting end-of-life vessels in port without recycling arrangements, addressed in part by the 2017 IMO/ILO/Basel Joint Working Group guidelines on seafarer welfare during…
Abandonment of Voyage X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Carrier decision to terminate a dangerous goods voyage under IMDG emergency response, triggering port of refuge procedures.
Abandonment Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Inspection following crew abandonment to assess vessel condition and salvageability.
Abandonment Time X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Polar Code minimum survival time of at least 5 days for personal and group survival equipment after abandonment in polar waters.
Abandonment Time, Polar X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping: Maximum expected time of rescue used to size polar survival equipment, set at a minimum of five days under Polar Code Part I-A Chapter 8.
Abaqus X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Nonlinear finite element analysis suite developed by Dassault Systemes under the SIMULIA brand, widely used for ship structural and impact studies.
Abatement Cost D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels: Cost per ton of emissions avoided.
Abatement of Disbursement X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Reduction applied to a final disbursement account after the principal disputes specific line items with supporting evidence.
Abatement technology X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels: Any onboard system (such as a scrubber or SCR) that reduces regulated emissions from marine fuel combustion to meet MARPOL Annex VI limits.
ABB 800xA Marine X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Distributed control system from ABB used on tankers, LNG carriers, and offshore vessels for integrated automation and power management.
ABB A-Series Turbocharger X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: ABB A100, A200, and A300 axial turbochargers used on MAN ME-C and Wartsila RT-flex engines, with cartridge replacement around 24,000 hours.
ABB Ability Marine Pilot X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Integrated bridge and vessel performance suite from ABB Marine that can ingest hull monitoring data alongside propulsion and navigation streams.
ABB Ability Marine Pilot Connect X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: An ABB shore connectivity layer linking onboard navigation systems to a remote operations center for monitoring and assistance.
ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: An ABB onboard joystick and dynamic positioning aid that integrates sensor fusion with situational awareness to support assisted and remote vessel maneuvering.
ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: A situational awareness product from ABB Marine and Ports providing 3D augmented visualization of vessel surroundings to support navigation and docking decisions.
ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT Marine X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: An engine performance diagnostic and benchmarking service from ABB Turbocharging that analyzes marine engine and turbocharger data to identify efficiency losses.
ABB Azipod D X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Medium-power azimuthing podded propulsor from ABB in the 1.6 to 7 MW range, used on ferries, cruise vessels, and offshore support ships.
ABB Azipod ICE X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Ice-class variant of the Azipod podded propulsor designed for double-acting tankers and Arctic operation.
ABB Azipod M X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Modular Azipod range from ABB covering 1.3 to 4.5 MW for mid-size commercial vessels.
ABB Azipod XO X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: High-power Azipod podded propulsor from ABB rated 7 to 22 MW per unit, used widely on large cruise ships.
ABB Dynafin X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Electric propulsion concept from ABB using vertically mounted oscillating blades, announced in 2024.
ABB Emax 2 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Air circuit breaker family from ABB used as main and tie breakers on marine main switchboards up to 6,300 A.
ABB GateVision X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing: Optical character recognition gate automation system from ABB for reading container ISO codes, IMO placards, and chassis numbers at terminal entry and exit lanes.
ABB HiPase X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Protection and control IED platform from ABB applicable to marine MV switchgear.
ABB HVDC Light X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Voltage-source converter HVDC technology developed by ABB (now Hitachi Energy), widely used in submarine power cable interconnectors.
ABB Marine X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Swiss-Swedish marine systems supplier whose offerings include hull stress monitoring integration with ABB automation and power management systems.
ABB Marinx X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: ABB integrated automation and marine control system installed on tankers, offshore and cruise vessels.
ABB Octopus Marine X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: A vessel motion monitoring and decision support system from ABB that measures ship motions, accelerations, and fatigue loads to assist masters in heavy weather.
ABB Onboard DC Grid X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: DC distribution architecture from ABB that ties generators, batteries, and propulsion drives onto a common DC bus.
ABB PEMS X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Power and Energy Management System from ABB that coordinates generators, batteries, shore power, and propulsion loads.
ABB Power2 800 X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Two-stage high-pressure turbocharging system from ABB enabling Miller cycle operation and Tier III NOx compliance on medium-speed engines.
ABB PowerCompact X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Compact circuit breaker range from ABB used in marine secondary distribution.
ABB Powerturbo X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: ABB exhaust gas power turbine system that recovers waste heat energy from the exhaust stream to drive a generator or feed the propeller shaft.
ABB Shore Connection X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: ABB-supplied shore-to-ship high-voltage power system enabling vessels at berth to shut down auxiliary engines and draw grid power.
ABB Tmax XT X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Molded case circuit breaker family from ABB used on marine distribution boards up to 1,600 A.
ABB TPL Turbocharger X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Single-stage axial-flow turbocharger family from ABB Turbocharging for large two-stroke and medium-speed engines, with overhaul intervals typically aligned with 16,000 to 24,000 running hours.
ABB TPS Turbocharger X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Radial-flow turbocharger family from ABB for medium and high-speed four-stroke engines, with bearing renewal commonly recommended at 12,000 to 16,000 hours.
ABB UCEM-2000 X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Continuous emission monitoring system supplied by ABB for shipboard SO2 and CO2 measurement on EGCS-equipped vessels.
ABB UniGear ZS1 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Air-insulated medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear from ABB rated up to 24 kV used on marine HV systems.
ABC Anglo Belgian Corporation X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Belgian builder of medium-speed marine diesel engines in the 600 to 10,800 kW range, including the DZC and DL36 series.
ABC Dry Chemical X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Multipurpose fire extinguishing agent referenced in EmS fire schedules for Class 3, 4 and electrical fires aboard ships.
ABCDE assessment X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Primary survey sequence (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) used in shipboard trauma and medical emergencies.
Abdelkader X134. LNG and LPG Carrier Operators and Containment Systems: Conventional LNG carrier of 147,000 m3 delivered 2010 by STX France for Hyproc Shipping, Algerian operator.
Abdul Kader Shipbreaking X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Shipbreaking yard at Sitakunda, Chittagong, Bangladesh, listed among Bangladeshi facilities by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform in its annual reporting.
Abeam B3. Nautical Science: Bearing 090° relative to ship's heading.
Abeam approach X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Pilot boat manoeuvre running parallel to the ship at boarding speed on the lee side.
Abeam Boarding X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Pilot transfer technique in which the pilot boat comes alongside the ship's lee side amidships rather than abreast of the bow or stern.
Abeking and Rasmussen X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Privately owned Lemwerder yard that built Aviva, Excellence, Cloudbreak, and the SWATH Silver Cloud.
Abel flash point X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Closed-cup flash point test method used historically for light distillates, largely superseded by Pensky-Martens for marine fuels.
Aberdeen Bay X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Site of the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre operated by Vattenfall off the Scottish coast.
Aberdeen Lock X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A lock on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Mississippi, part of the chain that lifts tows from Demopolis pool toward the Tennessee River divide cut.
ABFT X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), the principal high-value species managed under ICCAT Recommendation 22-08.
ABG Sundal Collier X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Norwegian investment bank with a shipping and offshore project finance franchise serving owners across the Oslo capital markets.
Ablation (Glacier) D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Loss of glacier mass through melting, sublimation, or calving.
Ablative antifouling X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry: A coating that slowly wears away through hydrolysis or mechanical erosion to continuously expose fresh biocide at the surface.