Glossary
Maritime glossary, terms beginning with L (page 5)
All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter L, drawn from every subject section. 1899 entries.
Showing 250 of 1899 terms (page 5 of 8).
- Lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling
- Indo-Pacific species invasive in the western Atlantic and Caribbean, primarily aquarium trade origin.
- Lipari Tier X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes
- Mediterranean cooperative response tier under REMPEC.
- Lips, The [1988] AC 395 X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines
- House of Lords held that demurrage is liquidated damages, not a debt attracting interest separately.
- Lipton Cup F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport
- International team-racing trophy donated by Sir Thomas Lipton.
- Lipton, Sir Thomas X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance
- Tea magnate who challenged unsuccessfully for the America's Cup five times between 1899 and 1930.
- Liquefaction X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Loss of shear strength in fine wet bulks (Group A); cause of capsizes.
- Liquefaction Bulk Cargo X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
- Cargo behavior driving Group A IMSBC requirements and bulk carrier hold analyses.
- Liquefaction Risk Assessment X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- TML and moisture content check for Group A IMSBC cargoes.
- LIQUEFIED BULK X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
- cargo categories under MARPOL Annex I and II.
- Liquefied Gas X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- Gas which when packaged under pressure is partially liquid at temperatures above minus 50 degrees Celsius.
- Liquefied Gas Carrier X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- IGC designation for vessel transporting cargoes listed in Chapter 19.
- Liquefied Gas Tanker Advanced X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
- STCW V/1-2-2 advanced training.
- Liquefied Gas Tanker Basic X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
- STCW V/1-2-1 short course.
- Liquefied natural gas X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
- Natural gas cooled to approximately minus 162 degrees Celsius at atmospheric pressure, reducing its volume by a factor of approximately 600.
- Liquefied natural gas carrier C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
- LNG carrier, vessel transporting LNG at minus 162 degrees Celsius.
- Liquefied Natural Gas UN 1972 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- Methane refrigerated liquid or natural gas refrigerated liquid with high methane content, Class 2.1.
- Liquefied nitrogen (LN2) X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
- Cryogenic expendable refrigerant for specialty reefer systems.
- Liquefied petroleum gas X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
- Propane, butane, or mixtures thereof carried at low temperature, elevated pressure, or both, depending on vessel type.
- Liquefied petroleum gas carrier C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
- LPG carrier such as VLGC or MGC.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
- The Part III stores record of accommodation galley LPG cylinders.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas UN 1075 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- LPG, a Class 2.1 flammable gas mixture of propane, butane, and other hydrocarbons.
- Liqui Moly Marine X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
- Marine line of Liqui Moly additives and oils, marketed for leisure and small commercial vessels.
- Liquid Bulk X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Cargo carried in tanks; covered by MARPOL Annex I or II, IBC, IGC.
- Liquid bulk terminal C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
- Terminal for oil, chemicals, or gas.
- Liquid Cargo Barge X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- A general term for any tank barge carrying liquid cargo.
- Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
- Simulator dedicated to cargo and ballast operations on oil, chemical, or gas carriers with line, pump, and valve modeling.
- Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment
- STCW A-V/1-1 advanced training for oil and chemical tanker officers, often using Transas LCHS 5000.
- Liquid Cargo Heating X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Coil heating to maintain pumpability of bitumen, palm oil, etc.
- Liquid Cargo Survey X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
- Quantity and quality survey of liquid bulk cargoes using ullage tape, density measurement, and ASTM/ISO petroleum measurement tables.
- Liquid CO2 X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
- State in which CO2 is typically transported by ship at low temperature and moderate pressure for offshore storage.
- Liquid Cooled Alternator X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- Synchronous generator using a water or glycol jacket to remove heat from the stator.
- Liquid epoxy X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
- Solvent-free or high-solids epoxy applied at high thickness.
- Liquid Gas Injection (LGI) X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration
- MAN Energy Solutions two-stroke technology platform enabling low-pressure direct injection of liquid alternative fuels.
- Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia (LGIA) X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
- MAN Energy Solutions designation for the ME-LGIA two-stroke ammonia dual-fuel engine series.
- Liquid Gas Injection Methanol (LGIM) X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels
- MAN Energy Solutions designation for the ME-LGIM two-stroke methanol dual-fuel engine series.
- Liquid Header X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- Common cargo loading and discharge line at deck level connecting tanks and manifolds.
- Liquid Helium Tank Lift X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Cryogenic vessel transport requiring controlled tilt and shock limits.
- Liquid Inhibitor X135. Chemical Tanker Operators and IBC Code Cargoes
- Chemical additive injected at load port to prevent polymerization in monomers such as styrene, vinyl acetate and acrylates.
- Liquid Manifold X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- Ship-side liquid presentation connection point per OCIMF MEG standards; typically 16-inch ANSI 150.
- Liquid Mover X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- Inland tanker vessel for liquid bulk cargoes.
- Liquid organic hydrogen carrier X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
- LOHC, a chemical carrier proposed for offshore hydrogen export from sites such as AquaVentus.
- Liquid Penetrant X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate
- LP, surface nondestructive test method using dye penetration to reveal surface breaking defects.
- Liquid Robotics Wave Glider X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
- An ocean going wave and solar propelled unmanned surface vessel platform used for persistent maritime surveillance.
- Liquid Robotics Wave Glider SV2 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics
- Earlier generation Wave Glider USV from Liquid Robotics with shorter endurance than the SV3.
- Liquid Robotics Wave Glider SV3 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics
- Wave-propelled and solar-powered persistent USV from Liquid Robotics, a Boeing subsidiary.
- Liquid sealed manometer X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- U tube manometer used for low pressure measurement of scavenge and exhaust.
- Liquid Sulfur Barge X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- A heated tank barge carrying molten elemental sulfur.
- Liquid Waste Receiving Facility X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
- Onshore facility accepting bilge water, sludge, and waste oils.
- Liquid Water Path D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology
- Vertically integrated cloud liquid water content.
- Liquid-line filter drier X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
- Refrigerant moisture and contaminant filter on high-pressure liquid line.
- Liquidated Damages X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- A contractually agreed pre-estimate of loss, enforceable provided it is not a penalty.
- Liquidator's Insurance X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- cover for hulls under insolvency administration.
- Liquidity X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
- Term loosely used in lubrication context to mean fluidity at a given temperature.
- Liquidity Covenant X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
- Covenant requiring minimum cash and equivalents at the obligor.
- Liquidity Provider X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
- Market maker quoting consistent two-way prices in cleared FFAs to facilitate price discovery for end users.
- Lirica Class X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
- An MSC Cruises class of four ships including MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, and MSC Sinfonia.
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
- The Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa opened in 2017 at Santa Apolonia adjacent to the historic Alfama district.
- Lisbon Higher Institute of Engineering Maritime Engineering X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities
- ISEL maritime engineering BSc.
- LISCR X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
- Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry, headquartered in Dulles, Virginia.
- List X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
- Angle of permanent heel.
- List Compensation X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- Software correction in CTMS converting observed level to true volume given measured list angle.
- List Correction X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Correction applied to drafts and ullages due to vessel list.
- List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried on Board Ships X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
- IMO FAL.2/Circ.131, the consolidated reference for onboard statutory documents.
- List of competitors X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms
- Vessels named by an S&P broker as also being for sale, used to gauge market depth.
- List of Hazardous Materials X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards
- Synonym for IHM Part I.
- List of Lights X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation
- National publications enumerating lighted aids; NGA Pub. 110 to 116 in the US.
- Listed Areas X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
- JWC designated waters attracting additional war risk premium.
- Listed Facility under EU SRR X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
- A recycling yard appearing on the European Commission published List of approved ship recycling facilities.
- Listening sweep X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
- A passive technique using hydrophones to detect mines or sweeping activity.
- Listeria monocytogenes X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
- Pathogen of concern in ready-to-eat foods such as deli meats and soft cheeses on cruise ships.
- Listing X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
- Persistent heel of a vessel due to flooding, cargo shift, or stability loss.
- LISW (London International Shipping Week) X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Biennial event series held since 2013, coordinated by Shipping Innovation Ltd.
- LISW Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Flagship day-long conference within LISW at venues such as the QEII Centre.
- Lithium Battery Mark X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- Rectangular mark with black border, UN number text, hazard symbol and contact phone number, required for many UN 3480, 3481, 3090, 3091 consignments.
- Lithium Battery Test Summary X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- A document required from 2020 per 2.9.4 confirming each cell and battery type meets UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III Section 38.3.
- Lithium Chloride Scrubber X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
- Adsorbent used to control humidity in chamber atmospheres.
- Lithium complex grease X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils
- Grease using a lithium complex thickener offering high dropping point and water resistance.
- Lithium Hydroxide X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
- CO2 absorbent used in some diver bailout rebreathers.
- Lithium Ion Batteries Contained in Equipment X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3481, Class 9.
- Lithium Ion Batteries Packed with Equipment X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3481, Class 9, see SP188 and SP230.
- Lithium Ion Batteries Standalone X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3480, Class 9.
- Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3091, Class 9.
- Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment UN 3091 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- Class 9 lithium metal batteries packed with or contained in equipment.
- Lithium Metal Batteries Packed with Equipment X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3091, Class 9.
- Lithium Metal Batteries Standalone X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- UN 3090, Class 9.
- Lithium Metal Batteries UN 3090 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- Class 9 lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries shipped alone, with specific load and packaging provisions.
- Lithium-ion Batteries Contained in Equipment UN 3481 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- Class 9 batteries packed with or contained in equipment.
- Lithium-ion Batteries UN 3480 X172. IMDG Code: Classes, Divisions, Segregation, and Key UN Numbers
- Class 9 batteries without equipment, with watt-hour rating marked; subject to special provision 188, 230, 348, and lithium battery test summary requirements.
- Lithium-ion battery X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
- Modern submarine main battery, fielded on Soryu and Taigei classes.
- Lithium-Ion Battery Submarine X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
- Submarine fitted with lithium-ion main batteries in place of lead-acid, exemplified by later Soryu and Taigei boats.
- Lithosphere D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology
- Rigid outer layer of Earth comprising crust and uppermost mantle.
- Lithuania PSC X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
- Paris MOU member State.
- Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration X98. Ship Registries and Flag States
- Flag administration of the Republic of Lithuania.
- Lithuanian Shiplift, Klaipeda X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
- Infrastructure historically used for Modest Infrastructure recycling operations.
- Litigation Friend X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- A representative appointed to conduct proceedings on behalf of a protected party, relevant in passenger claims.
- Litoral Norte X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
- Brazilian beach nourishment programme.
- Litter Index D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
- Density of marine litter on beaches or seabed.
- Litton Marine Systems X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers
- Historical owner of Sperry Marine before acquisition by Northrop Grumman in 2001.
- Littoral Combat Ship X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
- USN focused-mission corvette-sized combatant.
- Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement
- USN modular littoral combatant.
- Littoral zone X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
- Intertidal zone between high and low tide marks.
- Live animal container X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
- Containers permanently fitted for livestock under EU 1/2005 and IMO MSC.1/Circ.1349.
- Live Bait Pole and Line X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
- Tuna fishing method in which scattered live anchovy or sardine excite a school for pole capture.
- Live Bait Tank X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
- Refrigerated and aerated tank aboard pole and line vessels to hold live bait fish.
- Live Fish Carrier (LFTV) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
- Live fish transport vessel used for salmon, tuna, and other species, including transfer of bluefin from purse seine to farm cages.
- Live load X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
- Trucker waits while container is stuffed or stripped.
- Live load on quay C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
- Operational variable load on quay surface.
- Live monitoring (marine mammal) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
- Use of passive acoustic monitoring and sonar to manage interactions at tidal sites such as MeyGen.
- Live Piracy Map X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
- IMB hosted geographic display of reported attacks.
- Live Reef Fish Trade D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources
- Trade in coral reef fish for live consumption.
- Live Reef Food Fish Trade X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
- Asian market sector involving live wrasse and grouper, subject to CITES Appendix II for humphead wrasse.
- Live Reefer X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
- Refrigerated container shipped under power with cargo temperature setpoint.
- Live Shellstock X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
- Bivalve molluscs received with tags identifying the harvest area, dealer, and date.
- Live-Fish Carrier (Well Boat) E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- Aquaculture transfer vessel.
- Liveried Tender X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
- A cruise ship tender boat marked in the company colors, used to ferry passengers ashore at anchor ports.
- Liverpool X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
- English port that grew rapidly with the West India and African trades from the eighteenth century.
- Liverpool 2 X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
- Mersey container terminal expansion requiring Boskalis Westminster channel deepening.
- Liverpool John Moores University X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
- English university hosting the LJMU Maritime Centre with bridge and engine simulators in Liverpool.
- Liverpool John Moores University Maritime Centre F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
- UK maritime academic programs.
- Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums
- Formerly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site, delisted in 2021.
- Liverpool Pilotage X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
- Liverpool Pilot Service Ltd handling vessels for the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.
- Liverpool Seamen's Orphan Institution X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities
- Historic UK seafarers' charity, founded 1869, supporting children of seafarers lost at sea.
- Living Chamber X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
- Pressurized accommodation in the saturation system for divers between bell runs.
- Living Stone X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
- DEME multipurpose cable lay and rock installation vessel with two carousels.
- Livorno X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes
- Italian Tuscan port hosting Moby Lines, Corsica Ferries, and Grimaldi Lines services to Corsica and Sardinia.
- Livorno Cruise Terminal X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals
- The Tuscan cruise port serving Florence and Pisa excursions, operated by Porto di Livorno 2000.
- Liza Destiny FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels
- Modec FPSO operating on the Liza field in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana for ExxonMobil.
- Liza Unity FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels
- SBM Offshore FPSO operating as the second producing unit on the Liza field in Guyana.
- LJMU Simulator Suite X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment
- Liverpool John Moores University Maritime Centre simulator suite opened 2017.
- LK-110 X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
- Russian Leader-class concept, 120 MW shaft power, two RITM-400 reactors.
- LK-60Ya X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
- Russian designation for the Project 22220 nuclear icebreaker class of approximately 60 megawatts shaft power.
- LKP X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
- Last Known Position of a vessel or person in distress.
- LL 2003 Amendments X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
- Revised Annex B amendments adopted by MSC.143(77) and entered into force 1 January 2005.
- LL Container X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
- Lessor-owned container leased to a carrier and operated under the carrier's prefix on charter terms.
- LL Protocol 1988 X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
- The Protocol of 1988 relating to the Load Lines Convention, harmonizing the survey and certification system.
- LL66 X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
- International Convention on Load Lines 1966, adopted 5 April 1966 and entered into force 21 July 1968.
- LL66 Convention X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
- The International Convention on Load Lines 1966, central to 03xxx PSC deficiencies.
- LLM Liner Lift Module X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Industry term for liner modules forming part of a project plant package.
- LLMC X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, with wreck removal opt-in.
- LLMC 1976 X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, the modern global limitation regime.
- LLMC 1976/1996 A4. Other IMO and ILO conventions and codes
- Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, with 1996 Protocol and 2012 limit amendments.
- LLMC 1996 Protocol X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- The Protocol amending the 1976 LLMC, raising limits and simplifying amendment procedures.
- LLMC 2012 Amendments X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions
- Amendments adopted by LEG.5(99) on 19 April 2012 raising the 1996 Protocol limits by 51 percent, entered into force 8 June 2015.
- LLOSP X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
- Lowest level of suction at the bunker tank during stripping.
- Lloyd Fonds X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
- German asset manager with a legacy KG shipping fund portfolio.
- Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
- German cruise ship specialist repair and conversion yard on the Weser, with several large graving docks.
- Lloyd, Edward X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
- London coffee-house proprietor whose establishment, mentioned in print in 1688, became the nucleus of Lloyd's of London.
- Lloyd's X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- insurance market in London operating under the Lloyd's Act 1871 and 1982.
- Lloyd's Agent Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- An attendance by a Lloyd's Agent on behalf of underwriters at distant ports to verify cargo condition or vessel casualty details.
- Lloyd's Aggregate Report X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- The annual report on Lloyd's market performance published by the Corporation of Lloyd's.
- Lloyd's Appeal Arbitrators X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Panel of distinguished retired judges hearing appeals from Lloyd's Salvage Arbitrator awards.
- Lloyd's Average Bond X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- standard form bond signed by consignees for the release of cargo subject to GA contribution.
- Lloyd's Class of Business X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- A risk code system used to classify Lloyd's premium for performance and regulatory reporting.
- Lloyd's Coffee House F1. Maritime History
- Edward Lloyd's 1686 London establishment, origin of Lloyd's of London insurance.
- Lloyd's Coverholder X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- A firm authorized to underwrite on behalf of Lloyd's syndicates under binding authorities.
- Lloyd's Form X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- Common shorthand for LOF, the Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Agreement.
- Lloyd's Form 1980 X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
- Earlier edition of the Lloyd's Open Form salvage contract introducing the safety net clause.
- Lloyd's Form Arbitrators X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms
- Panel of senior maritime arbitrators in London who hear and determine salvage disputes referred under LOF.
- Lloyd's Form Cargo X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
- Historic cargo wording originating from the Lloyd's market, superseded by Institute Cargo Clauses.
- Lloyd's Joint Excess Loss Committee X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- A committee involved in coordination of marine excess of loss reinsurance in the London market.
- Lloyd's Joint Working Party (LJWP) X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- A working group of market participants drafting wordings and clauses.
- Lloyd's JWC X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs
- See Joint War Committee.
- Lloyd's List F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources
- Maritime trade newspaper, founded 1734.
- Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Annual regional awards presented in Singapore since 2003.
- Lloyd's List Daily Briefing X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms
- Daily intelligence email widely read in the broker community.
- Lloyd's List Global Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Annual flagship awards held in London since 2003.
- Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Annual Athens awards launched 2004.
- Lloyd's List Intelligence A7. Compliance, certification and enforcement
- Maritime intelligence service used for compliance screening.
- Lloyd's List Intelligence Seasearcher X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes
- A commercial database providing vessel ownership history, designation flags, and STS-pair detection.
- Lloyd's List Maritime Intelligence Forums X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Periodic Maritime Intelligence webinars and roundtables.
- Lloyd's List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Annual Dubai awards launched 2007.
- Lloyd's List North American Maritime Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Annual New York or Houston awards launched 2018.
- Lloyd's List Sanctions Search X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
- Compliance product within Lloyd's List Intelligence focusing on vessel sanctions exposure.
- Lloyd's List Shipping Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Umbrella name for Lloyd's List regional and global award programs.
- Lloyd's Maritime Academy F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
- London-based maritime professional education provider.
- Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- The trade body for Lloyd's managing agents, publishing clauses including the LMA 5000 series.
- Lloyd's of London X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- The London insurance market organized under the Lloyd's Act 1871 and subsequent statutes, comprising managing agents, syndicates, members, and the Corporation.
- Lloyd's of London Marine Heritage F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums
- Insurance institution founded in 1688.
- Lloyd's Open Form X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Standard salvage contract, current edition LOF 2020 with SCOPIC 2020.
- Lloyd's Open Form (LOF 2020) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
- Standard no-cure-no-pay salvage contract.
- Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial
- Standard salvage agreement with no-cure-no-pay basis and SCOPIC.
- Lloyd's Policy Signing Office (LPSO) X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- The historic office that signed Lloyd's policies, succeeded by electronic placement systems.
- Lloyd's Register X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
- LR, UK-headquartered classification society and IACS member founded 1760.
- Lloyd's Register (LR) X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
- classification society founded 1760, IACS founding member, headquartered London.
- Lloyd's Register AL5 X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
- Lloyd's Register Autonomy Level 5 designation within its autonomy and digital notation series.
- Lloyd's Register Cyber AL5 X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
- The highest cyber assurance level under the Lloyd's Register ShipRight cyber notation, applicable to advanced MASS.
- Lloyd's Register Cyber Aware X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards
- Entry-level LR notation with Secure and Resilient tiers above it.
- Lloyd's Register Digital Health Check E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
- Cyber gap-analysis service.
- Lloyd's Register Digital Twin X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
- Lloyd's Register methodology and notation framework for digital representation of assets and associated cyber considerations.
- Lloyd's Register DRIVES X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software
- A vessel performance and operational data platform within the OneOcean suite covering fuel, emissions, and voyage analytics.
- Lloyd's Register Electrical Notation X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- Class notation covering compliance with the Lloyd's Register rules for electrical installations.
- Lloyd's Register Escort Tug X79. Tugs and Towage Industry
- LR class notation indicating a tug certified for escort duties.
- Lloyd's Register Fairplay X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
- Joint venture between Lloyd's Register and Fairplay, later folded into IHS Maritime and ultimately S&P Global Maritime & Trade.
- Lloyd's Register FOBAS X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
- Fuel oil testing and advisory service operated by Lloyd's Register from facilities in Singapore and the United Kingdom.
- Lloyd's Register Foundation X142. Classification Societies and Class Notations
- Charitable parent of LR established 2012.
- Lloyd's Register Group F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
- Founded 1760, UK class and assurance organization.
- Lloyd's Register Hull Monitoring X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
- Notation framework from Lloyd's Register covering installed hull monitoring systems.
- Lloyd's Register IHM Expert B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
- LR service for IHM compliance.
- Lloyd's Register of Ships F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources
- Annual reference of merchant ships first published 1764.
- Lloyd's Register OneOcean X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software
- A maritime software portfolio from Lloyd's Register combining navigation, environmental, and compliance products including the former Marine Press platform.
- Lloyd's Register PMS X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring
- Planned maintenance system approved by Lloyd's Register substituting continuous machinery survey items based on hours-run records.
- Lloyd's Register Polar Class Notations E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- PC1 to PC7 designations.
- Lloyd's Register Rules for Ships X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage
- Class rules used for many tug designs.
- Lloyd's Register Rules Pt 5 Ch 8 X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
- LR rules covering shafting design and shaft alignment requirements.
- Lloyd's Register ShipRight CSR-CR X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents
- The "Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience" descriptive note in Lloyd's Register ShipRight procedures.
- Lloyd's Register Surveyor X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- A field surveyor employed by Lloyd's Register Group to perform classification, statutory, and additional inspection services.
- Lloyd's Register Tug Notation X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders
- LR's Tug Tug A1 notation covering structural and operational standards for towage units.
- Lloyd's Register Yachts X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market
- Yacht classification arm of Lloyd's Register providing class for new builds and in-service surveys.
- Lloyd's Register Yard Audit X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
- HKC-compliant yard verification campaigns conducted by Lloyd's Register, particularly active in Turkey and India.
- Lloyd's Salvage Arbitration E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
- London arbitral mechanism under LOF.
- Lloyd's Salvage Arbitration Branch X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Body administering LOF awards and appeals in London.
- Lloyd's Salvage Arbitrator X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Senior maritime arbitrator appointed by the Council of Lloyd's to determine LOF awards.
- Lloyd's Salvage Arbitrators X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Panel of senior barristers and former judges appointed by the Council of Lloyd's to determine LOF awards.
- Lloyd's Salvage Award X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Final award issued by a Lloyd's Salvage Arbitrator following an LOF arbitration.
- Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Guarantee (LSSG) X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Pro forma security used by cargo and vessel interests to secure salvage claims.
- Lloyd's Standard Salvage and Arbitration Clauses X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- LSSA clauses governing LOF procedure.
- Lloyd's Standard Salvage and Arbitration Clauses (LSSA) X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- procedural clauses applying to LOF salvages.
- Lloyd's Syndicate X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
- underwriting member at Lloyd's, identified by syndicate number.
- LM Wind Power X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
- GE Vernova subsidiary manufacturing offshore wind turbine blades.
- LM2500 X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
- GE marine gas turbine widely used on USN, JMSDF, RN, and other surface combatants.
- LMA X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- The Lloyd's Market Association, the trade body representing managing agents at Lloyd's, publishing standard clauses and guidance.
- LMA 5390 X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- The Cargo War Cancellation Clause used in cargo war risk wordings.
- LMA 5400 X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- A series of marine cyber endorsements, including the cyber exclusion clauses for hull and cargo.
- LMA 5402 X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- Marine Cyber Endorsement modifying CL 380 application in marine policies.
- LMA 5403 X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
- Marine Cyber Endorsement for hull and machinery, port packages, and offshore energy.
- LMA Wordings X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Lloyd's Market Association marine policy wordings interpreted by arbitral tribunals.
- LMA5390 X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
- A standard Lloyd's Market Association cyber exclusion clause used in marine and other classes.
- LMAA A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial
- London Maritime Arbitrators Association.
- LMAA Award X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- An award rendered by an LMAA tribunal under the LMAA Terms, Intermediate Claims Procedure, or Small Claims Procedure.
- LMAA Bunker Arbitration X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
- Arbitration of bunker quality and quantity disputes under London Maritime Arbitrators Association terms.
- LMAA Checklist X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- Pre-hearing checklist published by the LMAA for preparation of hearings under the Terms.
- LMAA Fellows X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Senior arbitrators of the LMAA elected from full members.
- LMAA Full Members X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Practising maritime arbitrators on the LMAA panel.
- LMAA Intermediate Claims Procedure X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- A streamlined LMAA procedure for claims of medium value, with limited disclosure and capped recoverable costs.
- LMAA Intermediate Claims Procedure 2021 X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Rules for medium-value disputes between US dollars 100,000 and US dollars 400,000.
- LMAA Mediation Terms X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Rules for mediation administered through the LMAA framework.
- LMAA Mediation Terms 2002 X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- Optional procedural framework for mediation services administered through LMAA members.
- LMAA Questionnaire X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- The standard form completed by parties at the outset of an LMAA reference to identify issues and case management requirements.
- LMAA Small Claims Procedure (SCP) X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- The LMAA procedure for low value claims, providing for a sole arbitrator and a documents only award.
- LMAA Small Claims Procedure 2021 X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Procedure for low-value claims up to US dollars 100,000 under a sole arbitrator on documents.
- LMAA Supporting Members X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- Solicitors, P and I clubs, and others supporting the LMAA without arbitrator status.
- LMAA Terms 2021 X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- The current standard procedural terms of the LMAA for full-length references.
- LMAA Tribunal X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
- The arbitral panel constituted under an LMAA arbitration clause, typically sole or three-member.
- LMC X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
- Lloyd's Register Machinery Class notation for machinery built and installed under LR survey.
- LMG X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
- RV Laurence M. Gould, USAP Antarctic Peninsula research vessel since 1997 under Edison Chouest.
- LMI X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
- London Marine Insurance market referenced in arbitration on hull and machinery policies.
- LMR X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- See Lower Mississippi River.
- LMRP X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations
- Lower marine riser package; disconnectable upper section of subsea BOP stack.
- LMS X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing
- MacGregor Lashing System lashing-force calculation software supplied with MacGregor cargo securing scopes.