Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with F (page 3)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter F, drawn from every subject section. 2116 entries.

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FG JU-2000E X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Friede Goldman premium 400 foot jackup design widely built by Lamprell and others.
FGSS Fuel Gas Supply System X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping: TGE Marine, Wartsila Gas Solutions, and Hanwha Power Systems package conditioning skids for NH3.
FH32 X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: IACS higher strength hull steel grade yield 315 MPa, impact tested at minus 60 degrees Celsius.
FH36 X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: IACS higher strength hull steel grade yield 355 MPa, impact tested at minus 60 degrees Celsius.
FH40 X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: IACS higher strength hull steel grade yield 390 MPa, impact tested at minus 60 degrees Celsius.
FIA Fuel Ignition Analyser X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Laboratory instrument from FIA-Tech or similar used to assess fuel ignition quality for heavy fuel oils per IP 541.
FIAT-IFI heritage X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Italian two-stroke licensee history later folded into broader Sulzer and Wartsila production lines.
FIATA C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations.
FIATA Bill of Lading C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade: FBL, multimodal transport BL.
FIATA FBL X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Negotiable multimodal transport bill of lading issued by forwarders.
FIATA FCR X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Forwarder's Certificate of Receipt.
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Periodic refractive index modulation written into an optical fiber that reflects a narrow wavelength shifting with strain or temperature.
Fiber Drum X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Packaging code 1G, made of fiberboard with integral or non removable closure.
Fiber optic cable X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Communications conductor integrated within power cables or laid alongside for SCADA and protection signaling.
Fiber Optic Interrogator X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Instrument that launches light into a fiber sensor array and measures reflected wavelengths to derive strain and temperature.
Fiber optic tether X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Tether containing a single mode optical fiber for high bandwidth video and data, common on work-class and modern observation ROVs.
Fiber Pair X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Pair of optical fibers carrying transmit and receive signals in a submarine cable.
Fiberboard Box X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Packaging code 4G, widely used outer for combination packagings.
Fiberboard Box with Inner Plastic Receptacles X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Combination such as 4G/Y1.4/S where 4G is the outer.
Fibre Rope X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Lashing material with MSL = 0.33 x BL per CSS Annex 13.
Fibre Rope Core (FRC) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Core of a wire rope made of natural or synthetic fibre that cushions the strands; less robust than an IWRC and rarely used on modern moorings.
FibreSpan X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Aerial-bundle cable design adapted for short submerged crossings in certain inland and estuarine projects.
Fid X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Tapered pin used in splicing rope.
FID (Final Investment Decision) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Milestone for green fuel production or bunkering infrastructure projects.
Fidelis Insurance X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: Bermuda-based specialty insurer and reinsurer writing marine through its Lloyd's Syndicate 3123 (Pine Walk) and direct platforms.
Field coat X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Coating applied to weld zones and damaged areas after pipe or block coating at site.
Field Erection X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Final assembly of a project unit at its installation site after delivery.
Field Failure Relay X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Protection relay that trips a synchronous generator if its excitation is lost.
Field Forcing X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Temporary increase of AVR output to maintain voltage during a heavy load step or fault.
Field Gradient Survey X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: A subsea CP survey method that infers current pickup by measuring potential gradients in the electrolyte.
Field joint X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Submarine cable joint made offshore aboard the lay vessel after cable repair or installation.
Field joint coating X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: In offshore pipelines, coating applied to joints in the field after welding.
Field Joint Coating (FJC) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: On-vessel coating applied at each girth weld during pipelay to restore corrosion protection between the factory-coated pipe ends.
Field Lashing X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Lashing applied in addition to fittings under exceptional conditions.
Field number X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A doctrinal identifier assigned to a planned or laid minefield.
Field of View X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The angular coverage of a sensor such as a camera or LiDAR, a key parameter in designing autonomous perception coverage.
Field of View (Satellite) D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Solid angle observed by a sensor.
Field of view (sonar) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Sensor parameter relevant for monitoring marine mammals at tidal and wave installations.
Field service representative X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs: Manufacturer's technician dispatched to a wind farm to perform specialist repairs and warranty interventions.
Field Support Vessel (FSV) E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets: Multi-purpose offshore support vessel.
FIFE (Field Intensive Field Experiment) D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Generic term for field campaigns.
Fife rail X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Rail around the mast carrying belaying pins.
Fife, William F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Scottish yacht designer of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
FiFi X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Fire-fighting capability classification one, two, or three for salvage and support tugs.
FiFi 1 NSPS X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Fire-fighting notation requiring deck water spray system protection alongside FiFi 1.
FiFi Class X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Classification of firefighting capability based on monitor throughput and pump capacity.
FiFi-1 X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: IMO/class fire-fighting notation requiring at least 2,400 cubic meters per hour total monitor capacity.
FiFi-2 X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: Notation requiring at least 7,200 cubic meters per hour total monitor capacity.
FiFi-3 X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: Notation requiring at least 9,600 cubic meters per hour total monitor capacity.
FIFO (First In First Out) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Galley stores rotation rule applied to dry stores and ambient items.
Fifteen-foot draft X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: indicative shallow-water berth designation.
Fifth engineer X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Junior engineering officer assisting on watch where the engine room is manned.
Fifth Wheel X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing: Coupling on a yard tractor that engages the kingpin of a chassis or cassette to allow towing.
Figaro 3 F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: French solo offshore one-design replacing the Beneteau Figaro 2.
Figure of Eight X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Standard method of laying a line on a bitt or cleat in alternating turns to develop friction.
Figure-eight knot X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Stopper knot in the shape of the numeral eight.
Figure-of-Eight Knot F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Stopper knot at the end of a line.
Figurehead F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Ornamental carving on the bow of a sailing vessel, often preserved by museums.
Fiji Maritime Safety Administration X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: National flag administration of the Republic of Fiji.
Fiji Sea X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Region of the South Pacific around the Fijian archipelago.
Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Major Antarctic ice shelf in the Weddell Sea, accessed only by capable icebreaker cruises.
File Integrity Monitoring X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Control that detects unauthorized changes to critical files on a ship's IT or OT host.
Fileless Malware X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Malicious code that resides primarily in memory and abuses legitimate tools, harder to detect on shipboard hosts with limited telemetry.
Filipino Seafarers X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Approximately one-quarter of the global maritime workforce, served by AMOSUP and Stella Maris Philippines.
Filipino-Chinese Seafarers' Mission X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Welfare body serving Filipino and Chinese-Filipino seafarers, particularly in Manila and abroad.
Filler piece X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Steel insert used to bridge irregular gaps in non-standard stowages.
Fillet weld X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: common weld type in crane fabrication.
Fillet Yield X131. Commercial Fisheries, Trawler Fleets and Seafood Processors: Mass of fillet produced as a percentage of round-weight fish, typically 50 to 60% for Atlantic salmon and 30 to 40% for cod.
Filling X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Reclamation slurry placement behind containment bunds.
Filling and discharging system C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Lock culvert system.
Filling Density X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Mass of liquefied gas per unit water capacity of receptacle, controlled under IMDG 4.2.
Filling Limit X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: IGC maximum loading volume (typically 98.5 percent at reference temperature) preventing overfill.
Filling Ratio X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Ratio of liquid mass to water capacity of a portable tank for liquefied gases.
Film build X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Wet or dry film thickness achieved per spray pass.
Film defect X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Any visible discontinuity in a coating film, including pinholes, holidays, runs, and sags.
Filter Backflush X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Automated cleaning of self-cleaning lube oil filters such as Boll & Kirch or Alfa Laval Moatti.
Filter feeder X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Organism that strains suspended particles from water (e.g., baleen whales, mussels, copepods).
Filter layer X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays: Graded granular or geotextile layer placed between fine subgrade and coarse armour to prevent loss of fines.
Filter monitor X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: dP transmitter indicating filter element fouling on fuel and lube oil lines.
Filter Reactor X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Inductor used in series with a harmonic filter to tune the filter to a specific frequency.
Filter, indicator type (lube oil) B2. Marine Engineering: Duplex filter with differential pressure indicator.
Filterability X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Ability of fuel to pass through engine filters without clogging.
Filtration X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Removal of particulate contaminants from system oil using full-flow and bypass filters of specified beta ratio.
Filtration BWMS X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling: Pre-treatment stage using disc, screen, or candle filters to remove organisms larger than typically 40 to 50 microns.
Filtration Stage X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Particulate or coalescing stage in OWS, FWG, or fuel cleaning systems.
FIN (Flag Information Note) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: A communication issued by a Paris MoU member to a flag State documenting persistent deficiencies on its registered ships.
Fin whale X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: *Balaenoptera physalus*, the second-largest animal on Earth.
Final Acceptance X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Recycler's confirmation that the vessel meets contract condition on arrival at the yard.
Final Act A1. The IMO and the international regulatory framework: Document of a diplomatic conference recording adoption of a new instrument and associated resolutions.
Final assessment X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Last STCW exam stage prior to issue of a CoC.
Final Award X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Concluding salvage arbitration determination after all evidence and submissions.
Final boiling point X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels: The highest temperature at which the last drop of fuel distills off in an ASTM D86 distillation test, relevant for distillate marine fuels.
Final boiling point (FBP) X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Highest distillation temperature for a distillate fuel.
Final Burial Depth X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Verified seabed depth of cable cover post-installation, typically established by post-lay burial survey.
Final Cut X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The severance of the last hull section into its primary blocks for plot clearance.
Final diameter X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Diameter of the steady-state turning circle of a ship.
Final Draft Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Survey at completion of loading or discharge.
Final drive (azimuth thruster) B2. Marine Engineering: Right-angle gear of an azimuth propulsion unit.
Final drive (Z-drive) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Lower bevel gear of a Z-drive in the submerged gear housing, coupled to the propeller shaft.
Final Hearing X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Oral hearing before the Lloyd's Salvage Arbitrator at which evidence and submissions are presented.
Final Inspection X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Joint owner, class, and yard walk-through confirming completion of work and signing off the repair specification.
Final inspection (yard) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Pre-handover inspection.
Final Inspection Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A close-out attendance at the completion of repairs, conversions, or newbuilding to confirm satisfactory completion to specification.
Final investment decision X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Project sanction milestone authorizing capital expenditure for offshore wind construction.
Final lashing X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Securing pass completed after all containers in a bay have been loaded.
Final Maturity X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Last day on which any amount under a shipping loan is due.
Final Mile Heavy X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Last leg of a project delivery from staging yard to foundation.
Final Outturn Report X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Report stating quantity and condition of cargo at end of discharge.
Final Position X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Geographic location at which a survivor or casualty is recovered.
Final Position Survey X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Geodetic check confirming a project unit is set within installation tolerances.
Final Recap X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: Closing version of fixture recap, incorporating all amendments.
Final report X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Concluding public document of a safety investigation under the Casualty Investigation Code.
Final Report (SIRE) X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The OCIMF-released report after operator comments and inspector responses, available to charterer members for fixture decisions.
Final Rinse Temperature Probe X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Calibrated thermometer used to verify dishwasher rinse compliance with the 71 C (160 F) plate surface requirement.
Final Rule (OFAC) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes: A regulation issued after notice and comment, distinct from interim final guidance.
Final Sound X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Final tank ullage and trim measurement on the bunker barge taken after the transfer to confirm delivered quantity.
Final Splice X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Operation in which the last segment of a repaired or newly installed submarine cable is jointed and laid down to the seabed.
Final Statement of Facts X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Signed version of the Statement of Facts agreed by master, agent, and terminal.
Final Survey X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: HKC survey under Regulation 10.4 prior to dismantling, leading to the IRRC.
Final Survey for Class X142. Classification Societies and Class Notations: Newbuilding milestone where the ship receives its Initial Certificate of Class.
Final Survey for Recycling X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards: The pre-recycling survey verifying that the ship matches its IHM and is otherwise prepared for recycling, leading to issuance of the IRRC.
Final Survey, HKC X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The verification survey carried out after the IHM Part II and Part III have been updated immediately before recycling, leading to the IRRC.
Final Verification X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Survey of attained EEDI conducted during sea trials following completion of a newbuild.
Final Voyage Clause X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A time charter provision regulating redelivery where the last voyage is likely to overrun the maximum charter period.
Finance Lease X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Lease classified as a financing for accounting purposes, with the lessee taking substantially all risks and rewards.
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Standard-setter on AML/CFT, including shipping risk typologies.
Financial Limits of Liability X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Compensation caps applied to wreck removal claims under the Nairobi Convention via the LLMC regime.
Financial Security X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Insurance, bank guarantee, or P&I cover evidencing wreck removal capacity.
Financial Security Certificate (Repatriation) X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: MLC certificate evidencing cover for repatriation costs and outstanding wages.
Finasol OSR 52 X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Total Fluides type 3 dispersant approved in France, UK, and several IOSC jurisdictions.
Fincantieri X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Italian shipbuilder, prime contractor for FREMM and Constellation.
Fincantieri Ancona X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Italian Fincantieri shipyard on the Adriatic coast producing cruise ships and supporting cruise repair work.
Fincantieri Castellammare di Stabia X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Fincantieri shipyard near Naples producing special vessels and supporting repair operations.
Fincantieri Genoa Sestri X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Fincantieri shipyard at Genoa Sestri Ponente producing cruise ships and undertaking repair and conversion.
Fincantieri Marghera X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Fincantieri shipyard at Venice Marghera producing large cruise ships with adjacent repair quays.
Fincantieri Monfalcone X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Fincantieri shipyard in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, the group's principal cruise newbuild yard.
Fincantieri Muggiano X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Italian shipyard near La Spezia building submarines and surface combatants.
Fincantieri Palermo X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Sicilian Fincantieri yard specializing in cruise ship repair, conversion, and refit projects.
Fincantieri Riva Trigoso X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Italian shipyard producing FREMM and PPA frigates for the Marina Militare and export.
Fincantieri Yachts X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Trieste, Italy division of Fincantieri serving the megayacht market, builder of Ulysses and Symphony hulls under the brand.
FinCEN X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network within Treasury.
Fine filter X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Final filter ahead of injectors typically rated 6 to 10 micron absolute.
FineMarine X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Marine CFD suite originally from Numeca, now part of Cadence Design Systems' marine offering.
Fines X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Silt and clay fraction lost to overflow during TSHD loading.
Fines Cover X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs: P&I indemnity for customs, immigration, and pollution fines imposed on shipowners or crews, subject to club rules and discretion.
Finest Yachts X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Independent broker network.
Fingal's Cave F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Geological site associated with Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.
Finger pier C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Pier with berthing on two sides.
Finger Pier (Fishing Port) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Small projecting pier serving artisanal and small commercial fleets.
Finger rafting X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Interlocking thrusting of floes one over the other in alternating fingers, typical of nilas.
Fingernail Brush X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Stiff brush stationed at every handwash sink in food preparation areas under VSP Item 28.
Fingerprint analysis X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Use of GC-MS or FTIR to identify chemical signatures distinguishing contaminated bunker fuel from compliant material.
Fingerprinting X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Forensic chemical comparison of spilled oil to suspected source using GC-MS biomarkers per CEN 15522-2.
Finish coat X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Last layer of a coating system, providing color, gloss, and weather resistance.
Finite element analysis X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Numerical structural analysis applied to monopiles, transition pieces, and jacket connections.
Finite element method (FEM) B1. Naval Architecture: Discretized PDE solver used for structural analysis.
Finite element propeller analysis X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: FEA of bronze or composite blades for stress, deflection, and natural frequency under hydrodynamic load.
Finite Volume Method X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: CFD discretization scheme underlying STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, and OpenFOAM.
Finland PSC X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: Paris MOU member State; PSC conducted by Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.
Finlay X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Cone-crusher manufacturer used on stockpiled rock for breakwater core.
Finn F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Single-handed Olympic dinghy from 1952 to 2020.
Finncanopus X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines Superstar class ro-pax delivered 2024 for Helsinki to Travemunde.
Finneco I X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines hybrid ro-ro built 2022 of the Eco class.
Finneco II X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines hybrid ro-ro built 2022 of the Eco class.
Finneco III X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines hybrid ro-ro built 2023 of the Eco class.
Finnish Border Guard X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: National authority operating MRCC Turku for Finnish SAR.
Finnish Ice Service X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping: Service of the Finnish Meteorological Institute issuing ice charts for the Baltic Sea.
Finnish Maritime Administration X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Source of Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules together with Swedish Maritime Administration.
Finnish Maritime Administration Training X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Now under Traficom, sets STCW standards for Finnish providers including Aboa Mare and Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.
Finnish Maritime Cluster Day X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual industry meeting in Helsinki organized by Suomen Varustamot.
Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: National ice service for the Baltic Sea, issuing daily ice charts.
Finnish Safety Investigation Authority (OTKES, Onnettomuustutkintakeskus) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Independent Finnish authority established under the Safety Investigation Act, based in Helsinki, with a maritime branch covering Finnish-flag casualties and incidents in Finnish waters.
Finnish Seamen's Mission X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: English name for Suomen Merimieskirkko, founded 1875 in Turku as a Lutheran maritime ministry.
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Traficom, the Finnish flag administration maintaining the national ship register.
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: Vayla, the Finnish HO based in Helsinki.
Finnish Trial Area Jaakonmeri X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A Gulf of Bothnia area designated by Finnish authorities for autonomous vessel testing.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class X97. Polar Expedition Cruise and IAATO Operations: Baltic ice class system established under 1985 rules using IA Super, IA, IB, and IC notations.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class 1A X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Roughly 0.8 m level ice, most common Baltic winter trading class.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class 1A Super X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Highest Baltic class, roughly 1.0 m level ice, applies to escorted Baltic shuttles.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class 1B X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Approximately 0.6 m level ice, summer Baltic winter trading.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class 1C X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Approximately 0.4 m level ice, lowest Baltic icebreaker fairway due reduction.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class IA X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: ice class for navigation in severe ice with occasional icebreaker assistance.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class IA Super X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: highest Finnish-Swedish ice class for navigation in difficult Baltic ice without icebreaker assistance.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class IB X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: ice class for navigation in medium ice with icebreaker assistance.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class IC X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: ice class for navigation in light ice with icebreaker assistance.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class II X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: notation for steel ships of normal design suited only to very light ice.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class III X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: notation for ships not meeting II requirements.
Finnish-Swedish Ice Class Rules X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping: Joint Traficom and Swedish Transport Agency rules establishing ice classes IA Super, IA, IB, IC, II, and III for Baltic winter navigation.
Finnlines X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnish ferry operator owned by Italy's Grimaldi Group operating Baltic ro-pax and ro-ro routes from Helsinki, Naantali, Vuosaari, and Kapellskar.
Finnpilot Pilotage X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Finnish pilotage authority providing data used in Baltic MSP for cable and pipeline corridors.
Finnstar X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines Star class ro-pax built 2006 deployed on Helsinki to Travemunde.
Finnswan X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Finnlines Star class ro-pax deployed on Naantali to Kapellskar.
FIO C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Free in and out, charterer pays loading and discharging.
FIO (Free In and Out) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Charterer pays loading and discharging costs, owner pays only sea freight.
Fiona Trust v Privalov [2007] UKHL 40 X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines: House of Lords held that arbitration clauses should be construed liberally.
FIOS (Free In and Out Stowed) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: As FIO, plus stowage cost for charterer's account.
FIOST C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Free in, out, stowed, and trimmed.
Fipa Group X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Italian builder of Maiora and AB Yachts motor yachts at Viareggio.
FIPS 140-3 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: NIST cryptographic module standard, superseding FIPS 140-2 from April 2022.
Fire X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Casualty type covering uncontrolled combustion on board, regulated under SOLAS Chapter II-2.
Fire Awareness X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs: GWO BST module covering fire prevention, detection, and first response in offshore wind environments.
Fire Boom X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Refractory boom (ceramic blanket, water-cooled, or steel pan) capable of containing burning oil to 1500 degrees Celsius, e.g., Pyroboom, Hydro-Fire Boom, PocketBoom.
Fire Boundary Cooling X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Salvage marine firefighting tactic of cooling structures around a fire to prevent escalation during a tow to refuge.
Fire Casualty X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Salvage incident initiated by onboard fire, often involving cargo or engine room.
Fire Control Plan A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes: Required under SOLAS II-2/15.
Fire Damage Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Investigation of fire extent, cause, and structural impact.
Fire damper X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Closure in ventilation duct sealed remotely on fire to isolate the engine room.
Fire Damper Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The IHM Part I record of fire dampers that may contain asbestos sealing material.
Fire detection system X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Addressable fire alarm panel, SOLAS II-2 mandatory in machinery spaces.
Fire detection system (FDS) B2. Marine Engineering: SOLAS-compliant smoke/heat detection network.
Fire Detection System Test X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Functional test of smoke and heat detectors and panel response.
Fire Door Inspection X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Verification of self-closing, sealing, and rating of A class doors.
Fire Drill Witnessing X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Surveyor attendance at scheduled fire drill for MLC and ISM audits.
Fire Fighting Foam Compatibility X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: Requirement for foams used near hyperbaric chambers.
Fire Fighting Vessel X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Tug or specialized craft equipped with FiFi monitors for marine firefighting.
Fire Hose X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Required vessel firefighting equipment, length and pressure addressed in EmS planning.
Fire Hydrant Pressure Test X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Verification of fire main pressure at most remote hydrant.
Fire integrity X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: SOLAS II-2 standard of resistance for divisions between compartments.
Fire investigation methodology X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Application of recognised fire science protocols (origin and cause determination, electrical and fuel pathways) by marine investigators to engine room and accommodation fires.
Fire main X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Permanently pressurized seawater piping with hydrants spaced so that any part of the ship can be reached by two jets of water (SOLAS II-2/10.2.1.5).
Fire Main Pressure X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Pressure of vessel firefighting main, important for combating dangerous goods cargo fires.
Fire Patrol A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes: Required on passenger ships under SOLAS II-2/7.
Fire point X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Lowest temperature at which a fuel sustains burning after ignition.
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: FPFF, STCW Regulation VI/1 paragraph 1 short course.
Fire Protection Drawings X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Plans included in DGDOC indicating spaces approved for dangerous goods.
Fire Pump X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Centrifugal pump providing pressurized water to the fire main, required in number and capacity by SOLAS.
Fire Pump Test X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Operational test of main and emergency fire pumps under SOLAS.
Fire Safety CIC (2023) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: The Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU CIC focused on SOLAS Chapter II-2 compliance and fire-fighting drills.
Fire Safety Construction X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: structural fire protection per SOLAS Chapter II-2, verified by RO surveys.
Fire Safety Deficiency X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: 07000 series deficiency category.
Fire Safety Equipment Verification X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The SIRE chapter check covering fixed CO2, foam, water mist, and portable extinguisher maintenance.
Fire safety operational booklet X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Required by SOLAS II-2/16.2 detailing fire-safety arrangements, drills, and crew duties.
Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes: Adopted by MSC.98(73), mandatory under SOLAS II-2/3.
Fire Salvage X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC: Salvage of vessels on fire, including container vessel and car carrier casualties.
Fire Team X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships: Trained helideck crew on standby during all helicopter movements.
Fire Test Procedures (FTP) Code A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes: 2010 FTP Code, mandatory under SOLAS II-2/3.
Fire Wallet X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Plan locker outside accommodation containing fire and safety plans.
Fire Watch X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Continuous watch posted during hot work in adjacent and below compartments under HKC Regulation 22.
Fire-Control System X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Submarine combat system component computing torpedo and missile firing solutions.
Fire-fighting (Polar Code) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Foam, water, and dry chemical systems must be designed for Polar Service Temperature.
Fire-Fighting Capability X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: Onboard pumps, monitors, and water spray meeting recognized notations.
Fire-Fighting Training Simulator X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment: Live-fire training unit at SFSI Singapore, Texas A&M Brayton Fire School, Spurn Point United Kingdom.
Fire-Fighting Tug X141. Marine Salvage Industry and Wreck Removal Contractors: Tug rated FiFi 1, FiFi 2 or FiFi 3 by class for monitor capacity.
Fire-Tube Boiler X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Boiler design with hot gas flowing inside tubes surrounded by water, used in small auxiliary boilers.
Fireball F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Two-person planing dinghy class designed by Peter Milne in 1962.
Firewall X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Network device enforcing traffic policy between zones.
Firewall (OT) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Network device segregating navigation/automation networks from IT.
Fireworks X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Class 1 articles such as UN 0333 to 0337 by division.
Firm bid X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms: Buyer's firm and time-limited price commitment in an S&P negotiation.
Firm Offer X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Binding offer open for acceptance for a stated short period.