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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with E (page 4)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter E, drawn from every subject section. 1978 entries.

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EMRI SEM200 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
EMRI A/S adaptive autopilot for merchant vessels with track control.
EMRI Steering Control X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
EMRI A/S (Denmark) steering control and autopilot systems integrated into many bridge consoles.
EmS F-A X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
General fire schedule for non specific cargoes, used as a baseline.
EmS F-B X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for flammable gases.
EmS F-C X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for flammable liquids.
EmS F-D X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for flammable solids and substances liable to spontaneous combustion.
EmS F-E X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases.
EmS F-F X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for oxidizing substances.
EmS F-G X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for organic peroxides.
EmS F-H X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for radioactive material.
EmS F-I X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule for Class 1 explosives, Compatibility Group dependent.
EmS F-J X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Fire schedule covering certain Class 4.1 self reactive substances.
EmS Guide X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
IMO Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods, with fire schedules F-A to F-J and spill schedules S-A to S-Z.
EmS Number X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Two reference codes printed in column 15 of the Dangerous Goods List, one fire and one spill schedule.
EmS S-A X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
General spill schedule for non specific cargoes.
EmS S-B X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for toxic substances.
EmS S-C X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for flammable liquids.
EmS S-D X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for flammable solids.
EmS S-E X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for spontaneously combustible substances.
EmS S-F X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for substances reactive with water.
EmS S-G X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for oxidizing substances.
EmS S-H X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for organic peroxides.
EmS S-I X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for radioactive material.
EmS S-J X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for corrosive substances.
EmS S-K X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for highly toxic substances.
EmS S-L X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for radioactive material.
EmS S-M X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for marine pollutants.
EmS S-N X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Spill schedule for marine pollutants and other Class 9 entries.
EmS S-O X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for corrosive substances Class 8.
EmS S-P X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for highly volatile flammable liquids.
EmS S-Q X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for substances polymerising on contact.
EmS S-R X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for elevated temperature substances.
EmS S-S X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for environmentally hazardous substances.
EmS S-T X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for lithium batteries and battery powered devices.
EmS S-U X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for self-reactive substances.
EmS S-V X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for water-reactive solids generating toxic gas.
EmS S-W X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for corrosive substances with subsidiary risk.
EmS S-X X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for desensitised explosives.
EmS S-Y X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for substances with multiple subsidiary risks.
EmS S-Z X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
Spillage schedule for miscellaneous Class 9 substances not elsewhere covered.
Ems-Dollart Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Joint German-Dutch pilot service for the Ems estuary serving Emden, Eemshaven, and Delfzijl.
Ems-Jade Canal X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping
The 73 km German canal between Emden on the Ems and Wilhelmshaven on the Jade Bay.
EMSA X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
European Maritime Safety Agency, supporting Paris MoU and EU Member States on PSC.
EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
The Lisbon-based EU agency that operates THETIS on behalf of the Paris MoU and the European Commission.
EMSA Arctic studies X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
European Maritime Safety Agency publications on Arctic shipping risk.
EMSA Inspection Database X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
The data warehouse holding THETIS records and providing analysis to Paris MoU members.
EMSA support to investigations X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries
Operational support including EMCIP, casualty analysis, and pollution response coordination provided by the European Maritime Safety Agency to EU national investigation bodies.
Emsworth Locks and Dam X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
The uppermost Ohio River navigation structure in the Pittsburgh area.
Emulsified water X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217
Water dispersed as fine droplets in fuel, stabilized by surfactant components, resistant to settling and gravity separation.
EN (Equipment Number) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Numerical index calculated per IACS UR A1 used to enter the equipment table and obtain required anchor mass, chain length and diameter, and hawser strength.
EN 10160 X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate
European standard for ultrasonic examination of flat steel product of thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm.
EN 12195-1 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard on calculation of lashing forces for road transport, also referenced for general lashing methodology.
EN 12195-2 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard for web lashings made from man-made fibres, defining LC.
EN 12195-3 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard for lashing chains.
EN 12195-4 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard for lashing steel wire ropes.
EN 12473 X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
The European standard giving general principles of cathodic protection in seawater.
EN 12495 X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
The European standard for cathodic protection of fixed steel offshore structures.
EN 12640 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard specifying minimum 20 kN lashing points on commercial vehicles.
EN 12641 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard for tarpaulin curtains on vehicles.
EN 12642 X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
European Standard for strength of vehicle body structures, Code XL.
EN 13173 X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
The European standard for cathodic protection of steel offshore floating structures.
EN 14214 X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
European standard for FAME used as automotive fuel; reference for marine biodiesel components.
EN 1473 X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
European standard for installation and equipment for LNG onshore facility design.
EN 1474 X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Standard for LNG transfer systems covering loading arms, hoses, and offshore transfer.
EN 1532 X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Standard for ship-shore interface requirements at LNG terminals.
EN 16222 X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
The European standard for cathodic protection of ship hulls.
EN 283 X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
European standard for swap bodies covering class A, C, and other variants.
EN 590 X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
European standard for automotive diesel, sometimes used as a reference for DMA-like marine grades.
ENA Shipbuilding X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Japanese shipbuilder at Onomichi-area operations producing handysize and ultramax bulk carriers.
Enagas X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
Spanish gas system operator running regasification terminals at Barcelona, Cartagena, Huelva, and Bilbao that support LNG bunkering.
ENAV X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
European e-Navigation initiative under IALA that standardizes AIS application-specific messages.
EnBW X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
Energie Baden-Wurttemberg, German utility operator of Baltic 1, Baltic 2, Hohe See and Albatros wind farms.
EnBW He Dreiht X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
960 MW zero-subsidy German project under construction, Vestas V236-15.0 turbines, monopile foundations.
EnBW Hohe See X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
497 MW German North Sea wind farm commissioned 2019, Siemens SWT-7.0-154 turbines.
ENC X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
Electronic Navigational Chart, an S-57 (and future S-101) compliant vector dataset issued by or under the authority of a national HO.
ENC Distribution X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Authorized chart supply through Jeppesen, Primar Stavanger, IC-ENC and ChartWorld.
ENC Electronic Navigational Chart X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
S-57 and S-101 vector charts distributed via authorized services such as Primar and IC-ENC.
ENC Maintenance X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
The continuous update cycle of issuing new editions, re-issues, and updates for ENC cells.
ENC Producer Code X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
The two-character country code and four-character agency code combination from IHO S-62.
ENC Update X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
A .001 or higher incremental file applied to a base cell.
ENC, Pilot X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Electronic Navigational Chart at a usage band suitable for pilotage waters, typically band 5 or 6.
Encapsulated torpedo mine X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
A class of mine consisting of a torpedo housed in a sealed shell that releases the weapon upon detection of a target, exemplified by Mk 60 CAPTOR.
Encapsulation X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Use of a coating to over-seal asbestos or lead-bearing paints when full removal is impractical.
Enchanted Princess X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Princess Cruises Royal-class ship delivered in 2020.
Enchantment of the Seas X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships
Royal Caribbean Vision-class ship delivered in 1997.
Encirclement (Tuna Purse Seine) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Setting category in IATTC and WCPFC logbooks distinguishing sets on dolphins, FADs, free schools, and other.
Enclosed space X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Compartment with limited openings and inadequate ventilation requiring special entry procedures.
Enclosed Space Entry X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
A safety-critical operation reviewed under VIQ Chapter 5 and central to several SIRE 2.0 process and human-factor questions.
Enclosed Space Entry (ESE) X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA
The SIRE 2.0 high-risk verification topic where permit-to-work, gas testing, and watch-keeping are evidenced.
Enclosed Space Entry CIC (2015) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
The joint Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, and Black Sea MoU CIC on crew familiarization with enclosed space entry procedures.
Enclosed-Space Entry Drill A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes
Required under SOLAS III/19.
Enclosure Period F1. Maritime History
Late Tudor English maritime expansion enabling Atlantic ventures.
Encoded Position X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
GPS position encoded into a 406 MHz beacon transmission.
Encore X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
Norwegian Cruise Line Breakaway-Plus class ship.
Encounter speed (ice) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Speed at which the bow contacts ice; key input for ice load assessment.
Encryption X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
Process of transforming readable data into ciphertext using a cryptographic key.
Encryption in Transit X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Protection of data moving over networks using cryptography such as TLS or IPsec.
Encryption-At-Rest E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
Protection of stored ship/port data.
Encumbrance C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Mortgage or lien affecting title to a ship.
Encumbrances X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
NSF 2012 Clause 9 warranty of free and unencumbered title.
End Beam Cargo X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Project unit, often a vessel section, with lifting and supporting points at each end.
End for end X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Reverse a rope so the worn end becomes the standing end.
End Frame X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Welded steel frame forming the front or rear end of a container.
End Lashing X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Lashing applied to ends of long cargo.
End launch X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Traditional launch in which a hull slides stern first down inclined ways into the water.
End of Operation X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Formal SMC declaration concluding active SAR efforts.
End of Sea Passage Report X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Status report at the end of the sea passage to coordinate berth booking.
End of Service Salvage X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Salvor disengagement upon delivery of the casualty to a place of safety.
End of Tow X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
The trailing barge or barges in a tow.
End point X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217
Highest temperature recorded during ASTM D86 distillation, indicating heavy tail content of a distillate.
End Stowage Factor X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Higher acceleration multiplier for forward and aft stowage in CSS Annex 13.
End User Certificate X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
Statement of ultimate buyer used in sanctions checks.
End Wall X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Corrugated steel panel forming the closed front end of a dry container.
End Wall Lashing X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Securing containers to vessel structure at bay ends.
End wall, container X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing
Corrugated steel panel at the door and blind ends of an ISO container, sized to ISO load criteria.
End-of-Life Disposal (Fishing Vessel) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Recycling and decommissioning of fishing vessels, addressed by the Hong Kong Convention 2009 for vessels of 500 gross tonnage and above.
End-of-Life Potential X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
The hull potential predicted when anodes have reached their utilization-factor limit.
End-of-Life Reactor Compartment Disposal X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
Defueling and burial of nuclear submarine reactor compartments at Hanford, Washington.
End-of-Life ship X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards
A vessel that has reached the end of its operational life and is intended for recycling, as defined under EU SRR Article 3.
End-of-life ship (EoL) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Vessel destined for recycling.
End-of-Life Vessel X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Ship intended for recycling as its next disposition.
End-of-Life Vessel (EOL) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation
Ship for which the owner has decided not to maintain class or trading certificates and intends to recycle.
End-of-Pipe X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions
Treatment approach acting on the exhaust after combustion rather than in the engine.
End-on Stowage X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Long cargo aligned fore-and-aft.
End-Suction Pump X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Centrifugal pump configuration with suction nozzle on the shaft axis and discharge on the casing periphery.
End-User Charterer X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Cargo owner such as a miner, steel mill, or oil major participating in FFA markets to hedge underlying freight exposure.
Endangered Species Act (ESA) D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
US law protecting threatened and endangered species.
Endeavour X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance
Sir T.O.M. Sopwith's J-Class challenger of 1934, raced against Rainbow.
Endeavour, HMB F1. Maritime History
Cook's first-voyage Royal Navy bark.
Endeavour, HMS X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
Royal Navy bark in which Cook made his first Pacific voyage from 1768 to 1771.
Endeavour, J-Class F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport
Sir T. O. M. Sopwith's 1934 America's Cup challenger.
Endemic species X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Species restricted to a particular geographic region.
Endevco X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
American transducer brand within the Meggitt group, known for piezoelectric accelerometers and pressure sensors.
Endevco 6213 X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Endevco piezoelectric pressure transducer model historically used in sloshing and impact studies.
Endo Watanabe trial analysis X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design
Self-propulsion factor analysis procedure used in Japanese yards for converting trial data to power predictions.
Endocrine Disruptor D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Chemical interfering with hormonal systems of organisms.
Endorsement X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
written amendment to the policy.
Endorsement Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Class attendance for confirmation of repairs or modifications.
Endorsement, Pilot X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
Authorization added to a pilot's license permitting handling of specific vessel types or sizes such as LNG carriers.
Endoscopy X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs
Borescope based internal inspection of a gearbox or hub without major disassembly.
Endothermic Substance X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Substance whose decomposition absorbs heat, used in classifying some Class 4.1 entries.
Endpoint X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
Any device, such as a laptop, server, or workstation, connected to a network.
Endpoint Detection and Response X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Host based platform that records detailed system telemetry to detect and contain threats.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
Cyber tooling for shipboard endpoints.
Endpoint test (BWMS) X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling
Performance verification at discharge after maximum holding time.
Endress Hauser Promass X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Coriolis mass flow meter family from Endress Hauser approved for bunker delivery service in Singapore.
Endurance X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics
Extended duration variant of the Kongsberg HUGIN AUV with lithium polymer batteries for very long survey missions.
Endurance Expedition F1. Maritime History
Shackleton's 1914 to 1917 Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
Endurance Field X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
Carbon storage site in the UK Southern North Sea, target of the East Coast Cluster CO2 pipeline.
Endurance Limit X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Stress amplitude below which an SN curve assumes infinite fatigue life in CSR-BC+OT detail categories.
Endurance Project X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Saline aquifer storage site in the UK southern North Sea targeted by the East Coast Cluster for CO2 sequestration.
Endurance Test X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
A trial that exercises a MASS over multiple days to validate thermal, power, and software stability.
Endurance Trial X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Sea trial verifying sustained operation of propulsion and auxiliary systems over an extended period at service load.
Endurance, National Geographic X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations
Lindblad Expeditions ice-class expedition ship delivered in 2020 with 138 PAX and Polar Code 1A capability.
Endurance22 X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
2022 Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust expedition that located Shackleton's Endurance using SA Agulhas II.
Endurance22 Expedition F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums
2022 discovery of Shackleton's Endurance in the Weddell Sea.
Eneos X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Japanese petroleum brand under Eneos Holdings that markets marine lubricants including the Marine and Mariner ranges.
Eneos Marine X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Marine lubricant line of Eneos Corporation, formerly part of JX Nippon Oil and Energy.
EnerCon Tug X79. Tugs and Towage Industry
Robert Allan Ltd design designation for high-endurance terminal tugs.
Energean Power FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels
Yinson-supplied FPSO operating on the Karish field offshore Israel for Energean.
Energetics X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation
Bureau Veritas CII and EU compliance digital service.
Energinet X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
Danish transmission system operator and partner in submarine HVDC interconnectors including Kontek, Skagerrak, and COBRAcable.
Energopac X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design
Wartsila integrated rudder and propeller bulb energy-saving device.
EnergoProFin X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Wartsila propeller cap with fins that affects shaft loading on plants with a shaft generator.
EnerGShip Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual energy efficiency in shipping event in Trondheim.
Energy absorption X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Capacity of a fender system to absorb the kinetic energy of a berthing vessel without exceeding allowable reaction forces.
Energy Absorption (EA) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Energy in kNm a fender deflects through during compression, the principal selection criterion under PIANC 2002 WG33.
Energy based availability X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs
See availability energy based.
Energy density X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217
Heat released per unit mass or per unit volume of fuel, central to bunker economics.
Energy Density (Fuel) D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels
Energy per unit mass or volume of a fuel.
Energy Density (Volumetric) X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
Energy per unit volume of fuel, a key driver of tank sizing for alternative marine fuels with lower density than HFO.
Energy Density Per Volume X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
NH3 liquid offers 11.5 MJ/kg LHV and 12.7 MJ/L, vs LH2 at 8.5 MJ/L and LNG at 21 MJ/L.
Energy Determination X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Calculation of MMBtu delivered per GIIGNL Handbook combining volume, density, GHV, and gas displaced.
Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) B1. Naval Architecture
IMO design-stage CO2 metric, MEPC.308(73).
Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
MARPOL Annex VI metric for in-service ships triggered after 2023.
Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) B2. Marine Engineering
Required technical index for existing ships.
Energy Observer X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
30 meter catamaran demonstrator operating since 2017 on 100 percent renewable hydrogen, solar, and wind.
Energy recovery X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
regenerative braking on STS and ASC drives feeding back to grid.
Energy Saving Device X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation
Hydrodynamic appendage such as a Mewis Duct or Pre-Swirl Stator installed to reduce propulsive power demand.
Energy Solutions Onboard Carbon Toolkit X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software
A shipboard energy and carbon management toolkit used to support SEEMP, CII, and EU ETS reporting workflows.
Energy spectrum (sea) B1. Naval Architecture
Distribution of wave energy with frequency, e.g., JONSWAP.
Energy Storage Summit X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual London event covering battery hybrid vessels since 2016.
Energy Storage System X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Generic term for batteries, supercapacitors, or flywheels integrated into a marine power plant.
Energy Transition X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
DEME and Van Oord LNG and methanol dual-fuel newbuilds responding to FuelEU Maritime.
Energy transition for ports C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
Port decarbonisation initiatives and shore power.
Energy yield assessment X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Estimation of expected annual generation from a tidal or wave site based on resource and device performance curves.
Energy-saving device (ESD) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Generic term covering pre-swirl fins, ducts, PBCFs, and hubcap rudder bulbs that improve propulsive efficiency.
EnergyObserver X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
Hydrogen and renewables demonstration vessel showcasing PEM fuel cell technology.
Eneti X105. Offshore Wind Farm Installation and Vessels
New York-listed offshore wind installation company formed from the pivot of Scorpio Bulkers in 2021, combined with Cadeler in 2023.
Eneti Inc X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
US-listed WTIV owner formerly Scorpio Bulkers, merged with Cadeler December 2023, contributed NG-16000X newbuilds.
Enforcement X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
Process of giving effect to an arbitral award in a national court, governed internationally by the New York Convention 1958.
Enforcement of award X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Process of obtaining curial or foreign court recognition and execution of the award, principally under the New York Convention 1958.
Enforcement of Awards (New York Convention) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the 1958 New York Convention.
ENG 1 medical certificate X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
UK MCA seafarer medical fitness certificate issued by Approved Doctors under MSN 1839.
ENG-1 X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
UK seafarer medical certificate, occasionally checked at gate for crew change.
Engaged tonnage C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Tonnage fixed against future cargo.
Engagement Authority X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
Legal basis under which PCASP may use force, derived from flag state law and contract.
Engel & Volkers Yachting X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market
Yachting division of the global real estate brand offering brokerage and charter services across Europe and the Americas.
Engelandvaarder X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
Dutch hopper barge used in Maasvlakte 2 reclamation.
Engen Marine X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
South African bunker supplier with depots at Durban, Richards Bay, and Cape Town.
Engen Petroleum X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure
South African downstream brand owned by Vivo Energy, supplying bunkers at Durban, Cape Town, and Mossel Bay.
Engie X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
French utility, partner with EDPR in the Ocean Winds offshore wind joint venture.
Engie Lab Crigen X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
French research center that has supported offshore hydrogen and floating solar studies.
Engie Zeebrugge X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
5,000 cubic meter LNG bunker vessel delivered in 2017 and based at Zeebrugge, Belgium.
ENGINE X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
Marine fuel intelligence platform launched in 2022 by the former Bunker Index team, publishing the ENGINE Marine Fuel Index.
Engine alignment (with shaft) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Adjustment of the engine on its bedplate so that its output flange matches the intermediate shaft line.
Engine and machinery survey C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Class survey of propulsion plant.
Engine Bedplate Vibration X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Coupled engine-foundation dynamic analysis performed in Ansys and Abaqus to satisfy IACS UR M68.
Engine block X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Machinery space block including the main engine seating, double bottom, and tank top.
Engine Block, Project Cargo X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Heavy castings on flatracks or breakbulk cradles.
Engine Cadet X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
Engineer trainee working toward an OOW Engineering CoC under STCW III/1.
Engine commissioning B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Final tests of installed engine in yard.
Engine Crankshaft Deflection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Periodic measurement to assess crankshaft alignment.
Engine Damage X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
Loss to machinery covered under hull policies subject to the Inchmaree Clause and crew negligence safeguards.
Engine Damage Investigation X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Joint forensic survey examining engine wear and deposits when off-specification fuel is suspected.
Engine Driven Pump X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Pump driven by mechanical takeoff from the main or auxiliary engine.
Engine Failure X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships
Loss of one or more engine powerplants, governing OEI performance planning.
Engine Fuel Gas System (FGSS) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Pipework from BOG/forcing vaporizer through compressors to MEGI (around 300 bar) or X-DF (around 16 bar) engines.
Engine fuel system flush X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels
The procedure of running distillate through the high-pressure fuel system before maintenance or before a long lay-up.
Engine Group (NOx Technical Code) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
A set of marine diesel engines of the same design and adjustment, certified together under Annex VI Reg 13.
Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
Predictive maintenance of main propulsion.
Engine Load Diagram X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Torque-speed envelope defined by MAN, Wartsila, and other OEMs setting permissible continuous and overload operating areas.
Engine Maker Financing X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
ECA backed financing structured around engine content from a yard supplier.
Engine Management System (EMS) X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards
OT control system for main engine fuel injection and timing, a Cat III CBS under IACS UR E26.
Engine Margin X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Power reserve typically 10 percent between contracted CSR and MCR allowing for engine deterioration.
ENGINE Marine Fuel Index X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
Daily marine fuel benchmark series published by ENGINE covering VLSFO, HSFO, MGO, and biofuel blends.
Engine Mounted Generator X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Alternator bolted directly to the engine flywheel housing, common on small auxiliary sets.
Engine order X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Instruction from bridge to engine room setting propeller revolutions.
Engine Order Telegraph X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
A device transmitting wheelhouse propulsion orders to the engine room or directly to electronic controls.
Engine Performance Test X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Periodic measurement of pressure, temperature, fuel rack, and turbocharger speed across the load range to detect degradation.
Engine Power Limitation X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation
Compliance measure under EEXI restricting maximum continuous rating through a physical limiter or software lock-out.
Engine Resource Management X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
STCW Regulation III/1 and III/2 course addressing teamwork, situational awareness, and leadership in the engine room.
Engine Room Access Control E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
Restricted entry under ISPS access regime.
Engine Room Audit X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
A focused PSC examination of machinery space cleanliness, fire safety, and oily water separator operation.
Engine Room Bilge Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Inspection of bilges, sounding pipes, alarms, and OWS connections.
Engine room block X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Preoutfitted machinery space module containing the main engine, pumps, and auxiliary systems.
Engine room coating X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Heat- and oil-resistant epoxy or alkyd system applied to machinery space bulkheads and tank tops.
Engine room console B2. Marine Engineering
Local control station in engine control room.
Engine room daily log X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217
Record of bunker consumption, tank levels, and fuel quality observations maintained under ISM requirements.
Engine Room Familiarization X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
The structured familiarization required of joining engineers under the ISM Code, verified under VIQ Chapter 10.
Engine room fire X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
Recurring casualty type investigated under SOLAS Chapter II-2 standards.
Engine Room Flooding X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Common casualty mode requiring pump deployment and breach closure.
Engine Room Inspection X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Includes machinery 13000, alarms 08000, fire 07000, and pollution 14000.