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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with I (page 2)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter I, drawn from every subject section. 2628 entries.

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Ice Force, Polar Class X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Design ice load calculated under IACS UR I2 for each Polar Class and hull area.
Ice forecast X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Prediction of ice extent, concentration, and drift issued by national ice services.
Ice fraction X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Synonym for ice concentration.
ICE Futures X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Exchange operator whose product set includes Brent, gasoil, and EUA contracts that interact with shipping FFA strategy.
ICE Futures Europe X161. Shipbroking, Freight Derivatives, and Baltic Indices
London-based exchange that previously listed freight contracts and continues to clear related shipping fuel products.
Ice Hold X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Refrigerated cargo space using flake or slurry ice to chill packaged or bulk fish.
Ice imaging X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Acquisition of ice maps from SAR and optical satellites.
Ice information (Polar Code) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
PWOM must address how ice information is acquired and used.
Ice keel X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Downward projecting mass of broken ice below a ridge, hazardous to subsea infrastructure.
Ice Knife X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Stern structural plate protecting rudder and propeller from astern ice impact, PC2 standard fitting.
Ice Lead X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
WMO term for a navigable passage through sea ice.
Ice load X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Force on hull from ice contact; design parameter under IACS UR I.
Ice Load Panel X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Instrumented plate panel used to measure ice contact loads on hull plating.
Ice management X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Combined use of icebreaker support, scouting, and route selection in ice operations.
Ice Multiplier X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Engine and propeller margin factor used in IACS UR I3 calculations for ice torque.
Ice Navigation Training X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification
Specialized course covering vessel handling and convoy operations in ice covered waters, foundational to the Polar Code basic level.
Ice navigator X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
STCW V/3 trained officer with advanced training; provides ice navigation watchkeeping.
Ice navigator competence X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Demonstrated through certificate of proficiency in advanced training in ice navigation.
Ice Patrol, International X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
International Ice Patrol operated by the US Coast Guard under the SOLAS Convention monitoring iceberg drift in the North Atlantic.
Ice pilot X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Local pilot with ice knowledge; required in certain Canadian and Russian waters.
Ice Pilot, NSR X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Russian state-certified pilot embarked under Glavsevmorput rules for transits in specified NSR ice conditions.
Ice Reconnaissance X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Aerial or satellite observation of sea ice for chart production and tactical navigation.
Ice Regime X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Combination of ice types present in a defined area at a given time, foundation of POLARIS.
Ice Regime System, Canadian X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Canadian Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System assigning numerical ice multipliers to assess whether a ship may enter a given ice regime.
Ice rind X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Brittle shiny crust of ice on a quiet sea surface up to 5 cm thick.
Ice routing X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Selection of route through or around ice to minimize risk and time.
Ice Scoop X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
Plastic or stainless tool stored outside the ice with a separation that prevents handle contact with product.
Ice Service Specialist X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Trained observer producing ice charts and forecasts at agencies such as NIC, CIS, and the Finnish Ice Service.
Ice Slamming X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Impulsive contact between hull and ice features during navigation in ice covered waters.
Ice Strengthened X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Generic term for hull above unstrengthened steel, no IMO definition.
Ice Strengthening X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Reinforcement of hull plating, framing, propeller, shafting, and rudder for navigation in ice.
Ice Stress Monitoring X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Hull strain gauges required on PC1 and PC2 vessels by IACS UR I2.
Ice Tongue D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science
Long, narrow seaward extension of a glacier.
Ice Trade F1. Maritime History
Nineteenth-century New England export of natural lake ice to the Caribbean and India.
ICE-1A X142. Classification Societies and Class Notations
Common Finnish-Swedish Ice Class notation.
ICE-1A Super X142. Classification Societies and Class Notations
Highest Finnish-Swedish Ice Class.
Ice-class propeller X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Propeller designed to IACS Polar Class or Finnish-Swedish ice class rules, with thicker sections and reinforced root.
Ice-class tanker (Arc7) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
Arctic LNG/oil tanker (e.g., Christophe de Margerie).
ICE-CR (cold region) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Generic class notation for cold-region operation.
ICE-SAR X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, the national volunteer SAR organization.
Ice1 X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
RMRS non-Arctic ice category roughly equivalent to Finnish-Swedish IC.
Ice2 X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
RMRS non-Arctic ice category roughly equivalent to Finnish-Swedish IB.
Ice3 X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
RMRS non-Arctic ice category roughly equivalent to Finnish-Swedish IA.
Iceberg X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
Mass of ice broken from a glacier and floating in the sea.
Iceberg census X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Counting and tracking of icebergs in a region, principally by IIP off Newfoundland.
Iceberg drift X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Movement of an iceberg under wind, current, and Coriolis force.
Icebreaker E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
Vessel designed to navigate ice-covered waters.
Icebreaker assistance X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Service of icebreaker leading or freeing a ship in ice.
Icebreaker bow X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Specially designed bow form for icebreaking, such as wedge, spoon, or Thyssen-Waas.
Icebreaker, Conventional X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Diesel-electric icebreaker, the predominant propulsion type globally before LNG dual-fuel and nuclear designs.
Icebreaker, Nuclear X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
Icebreaker powered by one or more pressurized water reactors, operated exclusively by Russia under Atomflot.
Icebreaker6 X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
Russian Maritime Register icebreaker category, lightest icebreaker class.
Icebreaker6 (RMRS) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Russian Maritime Register icebreaker ice class equivalent to small port icebreakers.
Icebreaker7 X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
RS icebreaker category for medium-duty icebreakers.
Icebreaker7 (RMRS) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
RMRS class for medium icebreakers, e.g. Kapitan Sorokin class.
Icebreaker8 X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
RS icebreaker category for heavy icebreakers operating year-round.
Icebreaker8 (RMRS) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
RMRS class for heavy linear icebreakers, e.g. Taymyr class nuclear.
Icebreaker9 X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
RS highest icebreaker category for nuclear and heaviest diesel-electric icebreakers.
Icebreaker9 (RMRS) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
RMRS class for heaviest icebreakers, e.g. Arktika class and Project 22220 nuclear.
Iceland Foss Bunker X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
Bunker supply at Reykjavik, Hafnarfjordur, and Grundartangi by Skeljungur and Olis.
Icelandic Current X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Cold current flowing southward off western Iceland.
ICEMOS X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Ice load monitoring product line associated with the Light Structures SENSFIB family.
iCER X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration
WinGD intelligent control by exhaust recycling system fitted on X-DF engines to lower methane slip and improve efficiency under low load.
ICES D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, providing scientific advice.
ICES Advisory Committee (ACOM) D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources
Body issuing ICES catch advice.
ICES Working Group on the Assessment of Demersal Stocks (WGCSE) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
ICES expert body assessing Celtic Sea and southwest demersal stocks.
ICES Working Group on Widely Distributed Stocks (WGWIDE) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
ICES expert body assessing mackerel, blue whiting, and Atlantic Scandian herring.
ICESat-2 D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science
NASA laser altimetry mission for ice surface elevation.
ICEYE X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Finnish commercial SAR satellite operator providing sub-daily ice imagery.
ICG X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Indian Coast Guard, established 1978, operating MRCCs at Mumbai, Chennai and Port Blair.
ICHCA X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
International Cargo Handling Coordination Association.
ICHCA Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual International Cargo Handling Coordination Association meeting since 1952.
ICHCA International X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers
International Cargo Handling Coordination Association publishing operational and safety guidance for port equipment.
Ichthys Gas Export Pipeline X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
889 km subsea gas pipeline from the Ichthys field to Bladin Point, Darwin, Australia.
ICJ A6. Public international law of the sea
International Court of Justice, with maritime cases including North Sea Continental Shelf and Nicaragua v Colombia.
ICLL X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, with 1988 Protocol, governing freeboard assignment.
ICMA X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities
International Christian Maritime Association, the ecumenical body uniting 27 Christian seafarers' welfare organizations.
ICMS X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
Integrated control and monitoring system, single platform for propulsion, power, and auxiliary control.
ICOC X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers, signed 2010 in Geneva.
ICOMIA X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers
International Council of Marine Industry Associations, the global trade body.
ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry
Global federation of national marine industry associations.
iCON X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics
Saab Seaeye intelligent control architecture for distributed control of thrusters, lights and tooling on Seaeye ROVs.
Icon class X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
Royal Caribbean LNG-fueled class led by Icon of the Seas, 248,663 GT.
Icon of the Seas X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
Royal Caribbean Icon class ship delivered 2024, currently the largest cruise ship in service.
Iconic armour unit X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Specially designed precast unit, such as Dolos, used as a recognizable signature element on major breakwaters.
ICorr X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application
Institute of Corrosion, UK professional body that administers coating inspector certifications including ICorr Painting Inspector Level 1, 2, and 3.
ICP Spectrometry X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy used for wear metal and additive element analysis per ASTM D5185.
ICP-OES X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, used for trace metals.
ICPC X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators
See International Cable Protection Committee.
ICR (ice class root) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Increased blade root thickness specification on ice-strengthened propellers.
ICR design loads X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Polar Class blade design loads per IACS UR I3, calibrated against measured ice-block impacts.
ICS A7. Compliance, certification and enforcement
International Chamber of Shipping, industry body.
ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
Trade association proposing market-based measures at IMO.
ICS AGM X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
International Chamber of Shipping annual general meeting held in member port cities.
ICS Annual Dinner X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
International Chamber of Shipping London dinner held each November.
ICS Bunker Compliance Notes X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Industry guidance published by the International Chamber of Shipping addressing bunker quality and MARPOL Annex VI duties.
ICS Compliance Tools X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Voluntary industry tools referenced during PSC inspections.
ICS Form 201 X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes
Initial briefing form summarizing situation, organization, and resource summary.
ICS Form 202 X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes
Incident Objectives form.
ICS Form 209 X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes
Incident Status Summary used in inter-agency reporting.
ICS guidance X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
International Chamber of Shipping publications on training and crewing best practice.
ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships
International Chamber of Shipping reference, 5th edition 2008.
ICS Industrial Control System X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Generic term for SCADA, DCS, PLC and safety systems.
ICS Membership X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Individual membership in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers held by many agents.
ICS Pilot Card X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents
A pilot information document, originally paper, now sometimes a tablet-based application introducing additional cyber risk.
ICS Tanker Safety Guide X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
Industry guide referencing emergency response and MFAG application.
ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gas) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Industry safety reference jointly with SIGTTO and OCIMF.
ICS Tutorship X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms
Distance learning program offered by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
ICS-CERT X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Former US ICS computer emergency response team, now part of CISA as Industrial Control Systems.
ICS2 X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
EU's Import Control System version 2, the multifiling pre-arrival security regime.
ICSID X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes which has handled investment arbitrations involving port concessions.
ICSW X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities
International Committee on Seafarers' Welfare, a predecessor body that merged with ISAN in 2013 to form ISWAN.
ICTM-69 X98. Ship Registries and Flag States
International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, adopted 1969 and entered into force 1982.
ICTSI X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing
International Container Terminal Services Inc., Philippine-based terminal operator active across multiple continents.
ICTSI (International Container Terminal Services Inc.) X46. Container Terminal Operations
The Philippine-headquartered global terminal operator with concessions across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe.
ICVA Imbalance and Vibration Analysis X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
Inspection regime combining torsional, axial, and lateral vibration measurement to diagnose rotor and shaft line condition.
ID Survey Project Cargo X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Identification survey marking and recording each project piece before shipment.
IDA-71 X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
A historical Soviet closed-circuit rebreather used by clearance divers.
IDEMITSU X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
Japanese energy company involved in the Pioneer methanol tanker project for Mitsui Chemicals in 2019.
Idemitsu Daphne Marine X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Marine lubricant range from Idemitsu Kosan covering cylinder, system, and auxiliary oils.
Idemitsu Kosan X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
Japanese refiner whose Daphne Marine and Apolloil ranges include marine cylinder, system, and trunk piston engine oils.
Identec Solutions X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
Provider of RFID and RTLS reefer monitoring hardware.
Identification and Neutralization Mission Module X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
A US Navy LCS MCM mission package element comprising sensors and disposal vehicles.
Identification of Critical Areas X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
CSR-BC+OT screening procedure for fine mesh fatigue analysis.
Identification Plate X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Plate showing MSL, LC and standard on securing components.
Identification tag X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations
Permanent manufacturer's plate on a pilot ladder showing date and standard, required by SOLAS V/23.
Identify Function X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
NIST Cybersecurity Framework function focused on understanding cyber risk to systems, assets, data, and capabilities.
Identity and Access Management X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Set of processes and tools governing user and device access across shipping company resources.
IDF Navy X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Israel Defense Forces Navy, providing SAR response in Israeli waters.
iDirect X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
VSAT ground equipment vendor whose platforms underpin many maritime networks.
iDirect Velocity X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
iDirect platform designed for high-throughput satellite networks including maritime mobility.
Idle gear (azimuth) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
Idler gear in some azimuth thruster gear trains used to reverse rotation sense or split torque.
Idle pile X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
Pile parked in seabed sleeves at the end of a shift awaiting completion of driving in the next campaign.
Idle running B2. Marine Engineering
Engine running at no-load minimum speed.
Idle Sludge Discharge X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
Periodic empty-bowl discharge cycle in a centrifugal separator to flush accumulated solids.
IDLH X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health exposure level used to characterize acute toxicity of alternative fuels such as ammonia at 300 ppm.
iDock X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Mampaey shore-side automated mooring concept using vacuum or magnetic pads to moor vessels without lines.
IDS (Independent Data Service) X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
Third-party temperature and event monitoring distinct from carrier or shipper systems.
Idwal Marine Services X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A British independent marine surveying company headquartered in Cardiff providing standardized inspection reports for owners, charterers, and financiers worldwide.
IEA Net Zero by 2050 X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
International Energy Agency scenario informing maritime decarbonization analysis.
IEA OES X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
International Energy Agency Ocean Energy Systems Technology Collaboration Programme.
IEC 60034 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
International Electrotechnical Commission standard series for rotating electrical machines applicable to marine generators and motors.
IEC 60092 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
IEC standard series titled Electrical Installations in Ships covering design, installation, and cabling.
IEC 60364-7-709 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Electrical installation standard for marinas and pleasure craft shore connections.
IEC 60533 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
IEC standard for electromagnetic compatibility of electrical equipment installed on ships.
IEC 60840 X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
International standard for power cables with extruded insulation, 30 to 150 kV, applied to inter-array offshore wind cables.
IEC 60945 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment general requirements standard.
IEC 61097 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
Series defining GMDSS equipment performance, including EPIRB, SART, and Inmarsat-C requirements.
IEC 61108 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
Performance standard for GNSS receivers, part 1 GPS, part 2 GLONASS, part 3 Galileo, part 4 BeiDou.
IEC 61108-1 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Type-approval standard for shipborne GPS receivers.
IEC 61162 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Digital interface standard for marine electronics (NMEA 0183 family).
IEC 61162-1 E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
NMEA 0183 standard for navigation data interconnection.
IEC 61162-2 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
High-speed NMEA 0183 variant operating at 38,400 baud for radar and ARPA data.
IEC 61162-3 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
NMEA 2000 CAN-bus interface for marine electronics networks.
IEC 61162-450 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Ethernet-based marine network standard.
IEC 61162-450/460 E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
Ethernet-based navigation networks.
IEC 61162-460 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Part of the IEC 61162 series specifying additional requirements for safe and secure data transmission on shipboard Ethernet networks.
IEC 61174 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
ECDIS performance test standard implementing IMO Resolution MSC.232(82).
IEC 61363-1 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Standard for calculation of short-circuit currents in three-phase AC ship power systems.
IEC 61400-3-1 X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
International Electrotechnical Commission standard for design requirements for fixed offshore wind turbines.
IEC 61400-3-2 X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
IEC standard for design requirements for floating offshore wind turbines, published 2019.
IEC 61850 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Communication standard for substation automation, relevant to LNG terminals and shore power.
IEC 61892 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Standard series for mobile and fixed offshore units covering electrical installations.
IEC 61993-2 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Type-approval standard for AIS Class A.
IEC 61996-1 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
Voyage Data Recorder performance and testing standard for VDR equipment.
IEC 62065 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
Track Control System performance standard.
IEC 62287-1/-2 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Type-approval standard for AIS Class B CS and Class B SO.
IEC 62288 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
Presentation of navigational information on shipborne displays.
IEC 62320-2 X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
AIS AtoN type-approval standard.
IEC 62381 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS
Factory Acceptance Test procedures for automation and control systems.
IEC 62388 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
Shipborne radar performance test standard.
IEC 62443 E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
Industrial automation security standard, applied in OT shipboard networks.
IEC 62443 Series X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
International standards for security of industrial automation and control systems.
IEC 62443-1-1 X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
Part of the IEC 62443 series providing terminology, concepts, and models for industrial automation and control system security.
IEC 62443-2-1 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Part defining security program requirements for asset owners of industrial automation and control systems.
IEC 62443-2-4 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Security program requirements for IACS service providers.
IEC 62443-3-2 X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
Part of IEC 62443 covering security risk assessment for system design using zones and conduits.
IEC 62443-3-3 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
System security requirements and security levels SL1 to SL4.
IEC 62443-4-1 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Part defining secure product development lifecycle requirements applicable to shipboard equipment suppliers.
IEC 62443-4-2 X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
Technical security requirements for IACS components.
IEC 62616 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
BNWAS performance test standard.
IEC 62923 X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
BAM performance test standard, parts 1 and 2.
IEC 63026 X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
International standard covering subsea power cables for DC up to 320 kV.
IEC 63298 X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
The IEC standard addressing maritime autonomous systems and supporting interoperability.
IEC 80005-1 X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers
International standard for high-voltage shore connection systems above 1 kV for container, ro-ro, and cruise vessels.
IEC Telecom X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
Maritime satellite service provider and integrator with a focus on managed solutions.
IEC TS 61400-3-2 X123. Offshore Wind Installation Vessels and Operators
Technical specification for floating offshore wind turbine support structure design, complements IEC 61400-3-2.
IEC/IEEE 80005-1 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
International standard for high voltage shore connection systems at 6.6 kV and 11 kV, 50 or 60 Hz.
IEC/IEEE 80005-2 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Standard for communication between ship and shore in HVSC installations.
IEC/IEEE 80005-3 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Standard for low-voltage shore connection systems below 1 kV.
IEE Certificate X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
International Energy Efficiency Certificate issued under MARPOL Annex VI regulation 8 and required by EEDI, EEXI, and SEEMP.
IEEC A3. Marine environmental legislation: MARPOL and its annexes
International Energy Efficiency Certificate under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 8.
IEEC Certificate X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
International Energy Efficiency Certificate under MARPOL Annex VI.
IENC X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
Inland ENC, the S-57 product specification for inland waterways under CCNR / UNECE.
IEP (Integrated Electric Propulsion) X106. Naval Surface Combatants
Power system in which prime movers generate electricity for propulsion motors, used on Type 45 and Zumwalt-class ships.
IF Cable X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
Intermediate frequency coaxial cable connecting the modem indoors to the antenna outdoors.
IFA-2 X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
HVDC interconnector between the United Kingdom and France, 240 km long and rated 1,000 MW, energized in 2021.
IFC marine terminal information system X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
see MTIS.
IFCS X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
The International Federation of Cargo Surveyors, a global representative body for cargo surveying companies and practitioners.
IFE Lloyd's List Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
UK awards ceremony held in London since 1998.
IFEP X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Integrated Full Electric Propulsion, used on Type 45 and Zumwalt.
IFF X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Identification, Friend or Foe interrogator/transponder, modern Mode 5 standard.
IFFO RS X131. Commercial Fisheries, Trawler Fleets and Seafood Processors
Former name of MarinTrust, the responsible-sourcing standard for marine ingredients.
IFIA X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
International Federation of Inspection Agencies representing accredited testing, inspection, and certification companies globally.
IFM Container Freight Index X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
Alternative container freight index periodically referenced in derivatives commentary.
IFM Investors X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment
Australian infrastructure manager holding stakes in GCT North America and Brisbane Airport.
IFO 180 X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Intermediate Fuel Oil with nominal viscosity 180 cSt at 50 C, residual blend.
IFO 380 X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Intermediate Fuel Oil with nominal viscosity 380 cSt at 50 C, historically the dominant residual grade.
IFO 380 / IFO 180 X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
Heavy fuel oil grades commonly referenced in bunker clauses prior to IMO 2020.
IFP Energies nouvelles X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
French research institute active in CCS, hydrogen, and ocean energy systems analysis.
IFQ X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Individual Fishing Quota, a transferable allocation of a TAC to an eligible holder.
IFR X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships
Instrument Flight Rules, flight by reference to instruments only.
IFREMER X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea that supports tidal and wave testing and OTEC studies.
IFRS 16 C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
International accounting standard requiring charterers to capitalise leases.
IFSMA X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights
International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations, representing masters on MLC and safety matters.
IFTMBF X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
International Forwarding and Transport Booking Firm Message, EDIFACT booking message.
IFTMIN X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
International Forwarding and Transport Instruction Message, EDIFACT shipping instruction.
IFTSTA X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
International Multimodal Status Report Message, EDIFACT status update.
IG Clubs X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms
The thirteen mutual P&I clubs forming the International Group, providing liability cover and pooling claims above retention.
IG Pooling Agreement X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
The contractual arrangement among International Group clubs by which claims exceeding individual club retentions are shared according to an agreed formula.
IG System X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
Inert gas plant maintaining tank atmosphere oxygen below 8 percent and slight positive pressure to suppress flammability.
IGAS X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
International General Agents Services network of independent agencies.
IGBT X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Insulated gate bipolar transistor switching device used in marine variable frequency drives and active filters.
IGC Code A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk.
IGC Code 1983 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, adopted by MSC.5(48) on 17 June 1983 for gas carriers built on or after 1 July 1986.
IGC Code 1993 Amendments X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
Major IGC revisions adopted by MSC.30(61) effective 1 July 1994.
IGC Code 2014 Amendments X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
Comprehensive IGC revision adopted by MSC.370(93) on 22 May 2014 and entered into force 1 January 2016.
IGC Code 2016 edition X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Comprehensive revision of the IGC Code applicable to gas carriers built on or after 1 July 2016 with grandfathering provisions for earlier vessels.
IGC Code Advanced Training X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
Advanced gas-carrier training under the IGC Code for senior officers with specific cargo responsibilities.
IGC Code Basic Training X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
Basic familiarization in carriage of liquefied gases under the IGC Code, harmonized with STCW Regulation V/1-2.
IGC Code Type IIG X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
International Gas Carrier Code subdivision specifying ammonia tank arrangements and gastight bulkheads.
IGCT X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Integrated gate-commutated thyristor used in medium-voltage marine drives such as ABB ACS 6000.
IGF Code A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes
International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels.
IGF Code 2017 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels, adopted by MSC.391(95) and entered into force 1 January 2017 under SOLAS II-1.
IGF Code Advanced Training X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
STCW Regulation V/3 advanced training for officers with direct responsibility for IGF fuel operations.
IGF Code Ammonia Amendments X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
MSC.1/Circ.1665 interim guidelines adopted 2023 pending formal IGF chapter for low-flashpoint fuels.
IGF Code Basic Training X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
STCW Regulation V/3 entry-level training for crews on ships using low-flashpoint fuels.
IGF Code Chapter 11 X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
Chapter of the IGF Code covering manufacture, workmanship, and testing of gas fuel systems.
IGF Code training X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
STCW Regulation V/3 basic and advanced training for ships using low flashpoint fuels.
Ignition delay X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Time between fuel injection and combustion onset, measured on FIA fuel ignition analyzers.
Ignition quality X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Combined behavior of ignition delay and combustion progression, indicated by CCAI for residuals and cetane for distillates.
Ignition Source X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Source capable of igniting a flammable atmosphere, controlled by segregation codes such as SW1 protected from sources of heat.
Ignition Temperature X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Minimum temperature at which a substance ignites without external flame, considered for Class 4.2 self heating tests.
Igoumenitsa X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes
Greek Epirus port hosting Adriatic ro-pax services to Italian ports.
IGP&I X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
The International Group of P&I Clubs, the London headquartered association of 12 mutual clubs covering approximately 90 percent of the world's ocean going tonnage.
IGP&I Pooling Agreement X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
The mutual claim sharing arrangement between the 12 member clubs covering individual claims from 10 million up to 100 million United States dollars.
IGP&I Reinsurance Programme X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
The market reinsurance program placed annually above the pool, providing cover up to 3.1 billion United States dollars per claim through more than 60 reinsurers.
IGS X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
Inert gas system on oil and chemical tankers per SOLAS II-2 Regulation 4.5 and IBC.