Glossary
Maritime glossary, terms beginning with L (page 6)
All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter L, drawn from every subject section. 1899 entries.
Showing 250 of 1899 terms (page 6 of 8).
- LNB X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
- Low Noise Block downconverter at the antenna that amplifies and shifts the received signal to an intermediate frequency.
- LNG X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Liquefied natural gas; ~-162 C, near atmospheric pressure.
- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
- Methane-dominant fuel liquefied at approximately minus 162 C; typical WtW reduction of 15 to 20 percent versus HFO is offset by methane slip.
- LNG as Fuel A3. Marine environmental legislation: MARPOL and its annexes
- Addressed under MARPOL Annex VI for emission control and IGF Code for safety.
- LNG Boil-Off Gas (BOG) X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Vapor generated by heat ingress; used as fuel or reliquefied.
- LNG bunker X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217
- Liquefied natural gas supplied at approximately minus 162 C as marine fuel, with quality addressed in ISO/TS 18683 and ISO 23306.
- LNG Bunker Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
- Tug and barge unit configured for LNG bunker delivery, including the Crowley Quantum Park ATB at Jacksonville.
- LNG Bunker Barge X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- Barge supplying liquefied natural gas to vessels at inland or port locations.
- LNG Bunker Checklist X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
- Standardized pre-transfer, transfer, and post-transfer checklist developed under SGMF and ISO 20519 guidance.
- LNG Bunker Loading Arm X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
- Hard cryogenic articulated arm used in LNG bunker transfer in port to ship operations.
- LNG bunker spec X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
- Quality requirements drawn from ISO 23306 and CWA 15375 for LNG used as marine fuel.
- LNG bunker vessel B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
- Dedicated LNG bunkering ship.
- LNG Bunker Vessel (LBV) X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
- Vessel dedicated to delivering LNG fuel to receiving ships, typically by ship-to-ship transfer.
- LNG Bunkering D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels
- Process of supplying liquefied natural gas as marine fuel.
- LNG bunkering manifold B2. Marine Engineering
- ISO-standard transfer connection for LNG.
- LNG Bunkering Pipeline X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
- Subsea or shore-to-ship pipeline transferring liquefied natural gas at bunkering terminals.
- LNG Bunkering Vessel E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- Ship transferring LNG fuel to LNG-powered ships.
- LNG Cargo Simulator X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment
- STCW A-V/1-2 advanced LNG cargo handling simulator.
- LNG Carrier E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- Vessel carrying liquefied natural gas at -162°C.
- LNG carrier (LNGC) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
- Membrane or Moss-type LNG carrier.
- LNG carrier Arc7 X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
- Ice-class LNG carriers built for Yamal LNG; pioneered year-round NSR operations.
- LNG Carrier Autonomy X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
- The integration of autonomous navigation aids on liquefied natural gas carriers, exemplified by the Avikus enabled transatlantic voyage.
- LNG Carrier Conversion FSRU X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels
- Modification of existing LNG carriers into FSRUs with onboard regasification.
- LNG Carrier Loading Rate X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
- Volumetric rate at which LNG is transferred during loading, typically 10,000 to 14,000 cubic meters per hour at modern export terminals.
- LNG carrier MOSS X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design
- Spherical independent Type B tank design originated by Moss Maritime (Norway), recognizable by external aluminum spheres.
- LNG Carrier Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- A specialist class and operational inspection of liquefied natural gas carriers covering containment, custody transfer, and IGC Code compliance.
- LNG Carriers Yamalmax X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
- Arc7 ice class LNG carriers serving Sabetta terminal, 15 in series.
- LNG Dual-fuel X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions
- Engine technology offering an alternative compliance pathway to scrubbers and SCR.
- LNG ferry X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
- Ro-pax fueled by liquefied natural gas, examples include Color Hybrid and Honfleur projects.
- LNG Freight Assessment X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets
- Baltic BLNG family of assessments covering steam, TFDE, and Mark III class liquefied natural gas carriers on key Atlantic and Pacific routes.
- LNG Fuel D6. Decarbonization, emissions and alternative fuels
- Liquefied natural gas used as ship fuel.
- LNG Gemini X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
- 125,000 cubic meter LNG carrier involved in the 1979 cargo leak incident at Cove Point, Maryland, where vapor migration into an electrical substation led to a fatal explosion ashore.
- LNG Heel X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Residual liquid kept on board to maintain tank temperature.
- LNG import terminal X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
- regasification facility, e.g., Isle of Grain, Sabine Pass, Dahej.
- LNG Membrane Containment E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- GTT Mark III/NO96 cargo containment systems.
- LNG Membrane Stress X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
- Strain in the metallic membrane of containment systems on LNG carriers under thermal and mechanical loads.
- LNG Moss-Type Containment E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
- Spherical Moss tanks.
- LNG Plant Module X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Prefabricated process module for liquefied natural gas facilities, often above 5,000 tonnes.
- LNG Re-Export Ban (EU 14th Package) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes
- A prohibition on transshipment of Russian LNG via EU terminals to third countries, effective with a wind-down period.
- LNG Ready X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- Class notation for vessels with structural and arrangement provisions to be converted to LNG dual-fuel.
- LNG Specific Chapter X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
- VIQ Chapter 13 sub-section addressing LNG cargo systems on dedicated carriers.
- LNG STS Transfer Guidelines X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- SIGTTO publication covering ship-to-ship transfer of LNG between carriers and FSU/FSRU.
- LNG Sub-Sea Pipeline X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
- Cryogenic submarine pipeline studied for cross-bay LNG transfer projects.
- LNG tanker coating X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry
- Tank coatings for LNG carrier cargo containment systems differ from oil tankers and use stainless or invar membranes, not paint.
- LNG terminal C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
- Onshore or offshore LNG receiving or export terminal.
- LNG Terminal Operating Manual X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
- Local procedures aligning IGC, IGF, SIGTTO, and OCIMF/ICS terminal practice.
- LNG Tug X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage
- Tug fueled by liquefied natural gas; Sembcorp Marine introduced an LNG harbor tug in 2022.
- LNG-fueled bulker B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
- LNG-fueled dry bulker.
- LNG, Polar Fuel X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping
- Liquefied natural gas, the alternative fuel used by several recent Arctic icebreakers and the Yamal LNG carrier fleet.
- LNG2023, LNG2025 X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Triennial conference of the International Gas Union, with maritime LNG focus.
- LNGBKR Terms X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers
- BIMCO standard LNG bunker supply contract first published in 2018.
- LNGC X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
- Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier.
- LNGVOY 2005 X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
- BIMCO voyage charter party for liquefied natural gas.
- LO/LO X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
- Lift-on/lift-off vessel operation.
- Loa X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
- Length overall, a key newbuild dimension governing dock and berth selection.
- LOA (vessel particular) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
- Length overall.
- LOA length overall X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design
- Maximum length of the hull including bulwarks, stem, and stern extensions.
- LOA Process X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs
- Letter of Authorization process by flag states approving specific PMSC contracts and weapons.
- LOA waypoint B3. Nautical Science
- Wheelover/initial-turn point.
- Load X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- Quantity of dangerous goods placed in a CTU, regulated under IMDG and CTU Code.
- Load Balancing X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
- Distribution of traffic across multiple links based on policy and conditions.
- Load Bank Test X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- Performance test using a resistive or reactive load to verify generator output and PMS response.
- Load case X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
- Combination of environmental and operational actions evaluated in offshore wind structural design.
- Load case, lashing X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing
- Defined combination of accelerations and external loads applied in a lashing calculation.
- Load Cell X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Sensor measuring force in a sling or jack during a critical lift.
- Load Centre X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
- Designated lifting centre point of an offshore container for safe handling.
- Load Combination Factor X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
- Coefficient combining individual load components in CSR-BC+OT direct strength analysis.
- Load Density X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Allowable mass per square meter on tank top, deck, or container floor.
- Load dependent cylinder lubrication X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- Control of cylinder oil feed rate proportional to load and fuel sulphur.
- Load Dependent Start X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- PMS function that starts a standby generator when load on running sets exceeds a threshold.
- Load diagram X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- Engine operating envelope showing power and speed limits.
- Load Distribution Beam X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Beam under a project unit that spreads its weight to multiple trailer rows.
- Load factor (tidal) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
- Ratio of average to rated output for a tidal device, generally higher than wave but lower than baseload thermal.
- Load line B1. Naval Architecture
- Statutory waterline mark per ICLL 1966.
- Load line (ice) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
- Special load line considerations for ships operating in ice and at Polar Service Temperature.
- Load Line Cargo Capacity X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Cargo allowable to seasonal load line.
- Load Line Certificate X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
- Statutory certificate issued under Load Line Convention.
- Load Line Convention X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
- ICLL 1966 as amended by 1988 Protocol and 2003 amendments.
- Load Line Deficiency X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems
- A 03xxx finding involving freeboard markings, deck line, draft marks, or weathertight closures.
- Load Line Length X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers
- Statutory length used for application of class rules, defined under ICLL 1966.
- Load Line Loading Mark A2. Maritime safety legislation: SOLAS and its codes
- Required under SOLAS V on the bridge.
- Load line markings X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
- Painted marks whose contrast against hull paint is regulated by classification societies.
- Load Line Survey X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Annual and renewal survey of conditions of assignment.
- Load Line zones X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
- Geographic seasonal zones defined in the 1966 Load Lines Convention, governing freeboard assignment.
- Load Lines Convention 1966 A4. Other IMO and ILO conventions and codes
- International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended by the 1988 Protocol.
- Load list C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
- Container load list for a service or vessel.
- Load on Previous Cargo X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
- A hold condition standard allowing the new cargo to be loaded on residues of the previous compatible cargo, used for some homogeneous bulk shipments.
- Load on quay deck C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
- Design load including stacks, vehicles, and equipment.
- Load on Top X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
- A historical tanker practice of loading new crude oil over slops retained from previous cargoes, surveyed by independent inspectors to define quantities.
- Load on Top (LOT) X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Tanker practice retaining slops at bottom of clean cargo.
- Load profile B2. Marine Engineering
- Distribution of engine load with time used for design.
- Load sharing X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- Equal distribution of kW and kVAr among parallel generators.
- Load Shedding X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- Automatic disconnection of non-essential loads to prevent overload of running generators.
- Load test (cargo gear) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
- Cargo gear proof load.
- Load Test Certificate X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Document evidencing proof load on cranes and lifting gear.
- Loaded X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
- Carrying cargo.
- Loaded Compartment X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- Cargo space where dangerous goods have been placed, recorded in the manifest.
- Loaded Displacement X98. Ship Registries and Flag States
- Total weight of a vessel when loaded to her summer load line.
- Loadicator C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
- Approved onboard cargo planning and stress calculation software.
- Loadicator Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Verification of loading computer against approved test conditions.
- Loadicator Clause X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
- Tanker clause requiring use of an approved stress and stability calculator.
- Loadicator Verification X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
- The periodic verification of the loading computer against an approved set of test conditions, reviewed under VIQ Chapter 8.
- Loading arms X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
- Articulated rigid pipes at the terminal jetty used to connect to the ship manifold for cargo transfer.
- Loading Computer X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
- Onboard software approved by class for stability and longitudinal strength monitoring, such as NAPA Loading Computer.
- Loading Computer Approval X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA
- The class-approved loading instrument certificate verified during SIRE cargo and ballast chapter checks.
- Loading Computer Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- A verification of onboard loading computer software, sensors, and outputs against the approved trim and stability documentation.
- Loading Manual X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
- class-approved document defining permissible cargo and ballast distributions.
- Loading Master X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Person directing the loading and securing of cargo aboard a heavy lift vessel.
- Loading Master Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- A liaison role at oil and gas terminals where a contracted loading master oversees cargo transfer in coordination with the ship's officers.
- Loading Plan X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
- Stowage plan that for dangerous goods must comply with IMDG stowage and segregation tables.
- Loading Plan Review X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Surveyor review of cargo plan against stress and stability limits.
- Loading Sequence Plan X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Document setting the order and timing of each lift during vessel loading.
- Loading Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- An attendance during cargo loading to monitor sequence, quantity, securing, and trim against approved loading manuals.
- Loadline X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes
- Markings on vessel hull indicating maximum permissible draft.
- Loadline Disc Datum X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations
- Reference point not used for the 9 meter freeboard determination, which is taken from the waterline at the time of transfer.
- Loadline reference X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary
- Although the ICLL 1966 Convention is separate, SOLAS II-1/22 references freeboard for damage stability and bulkhead deck definitions.
- Loadline Survey X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
- A statutory inspection by a flag administration or recognized organization confirming compliance with the International Convention on Load Lines 1966 as amended.
- LoadMaster X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
- brand of crane load monitoring system.
- Loadometer Test X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Functional verification of stress monitoring system.
- Loadout X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
- Movement of fabricated components from quay to vessel deck for transport offshore.
- Loan to Value X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
- Ratio of outstanding loan amount to vessel market value.
- Loan-to-Value (LTV) X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
- Mortgage covenant ratio of debt to vessel market value.
- Lobe Pump X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps
- Positive displacement pump using two or more rotating lobes, used for sludge and viscous fluids.
- Lobo Marinho X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
- Madeiran ferry company benefiting from dredged port access.
- Lobster (Frozen) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers
- IMPA 551144 premium frozen tail, special order item for officer mess.
- Lobster Boat X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
- Small inshore vessel rigged with a hauler and bait tank for setting and retrieving lobster traps.
- LOC Group X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
- London Offshore Consultants, a global marine and engineering consultancy specializing in marine warranty surveying for offshore construction, towage, and renewables.
- Local Action Cell X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
- A microscopic corrosion cell within a single metal surface caused by compositional or microstructural inhomogeneity.
- Local Agency Fee Tariff X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Tariff of local agency fees published by national associations.
- Local apparent noon (LAN) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
- Instant when the Sun is on the observer's meridian.
- Local Area Network X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
- Network within a defined area such as a bridge, engine control room, or vessel.
- Local content X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
- Share of project value executed by domestic suppliers, frequently a tender criterion in EU and US offshore wind auctions.
- Local control panel (LCP) B2. Marine Engineering
- Engine-mounted control and indication panel.
- Local control stand X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- Manoeuvering platform at the engine with telegraph and starting controls.
- Local Currency Disbursement X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Statement of disbursement expressed in local currency.
- Local Discharge Ban X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions
- Port or coastal restriction on open-loop EGCS washwater discharge.
- Local Hour Angle (LHA) B3. Nautical Science
- Hour angle measured from observer's meridian.
- Local knowledge X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations
- Detailed pilot familiarity with hydrography, traffic, and aids in a pilotage area.
- Local mean time (LMT) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
- Mean time at the observer's meridian.
- Local Notice to Mariners X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
- NM issued by a port, regional authority, or coastguard for a defined area.
- Local Operating Network X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
- LON fieldbus used on some marine power management installations.
- Local Path Planner X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
- The autonomy module that generates short range maneuvers to follow the global plan while avoiding immediate obstacles.
- Local Pilotage Charge X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Charge for pilotage within port limits.
- Local Place of Refuge Process X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
- Coastal state procedure for assessing requests to bring damaged or salvaged ships into sheltered waters.
- Local Plotting Sheet X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
- Hydrographic working chart at survey scale used in the field to plan and monitor coverage.
- Local Port Tariff X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Schedule of port dues and charges published by the port authority.
- Local Tariff Update X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Notice from the agent of changes in local tariff structure.
- Local Time X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
- Wall clock time at the search area, often referenced alongside UTC in case files.
- Locator Beacon X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
- Generic term for 406 MHz distress beacons.
- Lock C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
- Navigation lock raising or lowering vessels.
- Lock and Dam X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- A combined navigation structure used to maintain navigable depth and pass vessels across the dam.
- Lock and Dam 1 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Lock and Dam 11 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Dubuque, Iowa.
- Lock and Dam 14 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at LeClaire, Iowa.
- Lock and Dam 15 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Davenport, Iowa.
- Lock and Dam 2 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Hastings, Minnesota.
- Lock and Dam 22 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock in the Hannibal, Missouri area.
- Lock and Dam 24 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Clarksville, Missouri.
- Lock and Dam 25 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Winfield, Missouri.
- Lock and Dam 26 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The former Upper Mississippi River structure replaced by the Melvin Price Locks and Dam at Alton, Illinois.
- Lock and Dam 27 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Mississippi River lock complex at the lower end of the Chain of Rocks Canal near St. Louis.
- Lock and Dam 3 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock near Welch, Minnesota.
- Lock and Dam 4 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock at Alma, Wisconsin.
- Lock and Dam 5 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock near Minneiska, Minnesota.
- Lock and Dam 5A X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock near Winona, Minnesota.
- Lock and Dam 8 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock near Genoa, Wisconsin.
- Lock and Dam 9 X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The Upper Mississippi River lock near Lynxville, Wisconsin.
- Lock Approach X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The reach of river immediately upstream or downstream of a lock used for queueing.
- Lock Chamber X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- Enclosed basin of a lock between gates.
- Lock chamber (tidal range) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
- Navigation facility at tidal barrages such as La Rance that allows ship transit through the impoundment.
- Lock Fee X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- Charge levied for transit of a lock by certain authorities.
- Lock Fill Basin X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- Side reservoir used to reduce water consumption during lockages.
- Lock Gates X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The miter, sector or tainter gates that close the chamber for lockage.
- Lock Master X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The USACE employee in charge of operating a lock.
- Lock Queue X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The sequence of tows awaiting lockage at a given structure.
- Lock Wall X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- The concrete or stone wall forming the side of a lock chamber.
- Lock-and-key (CPP) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines
- Failsafe locking system fixing CPP blade angle if hydraulic control is lost.
- Lock-out / lock-in (icebreaker) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
- Status of a ship beset in pack ice unable to proceed independently.
- Lock-out chamber X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
- A submarine compartment that allows clearance divers to deploy without surfacing the vessel.
- Lock-up valve test B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
- System safety device test.
- Lockage X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge
- A single passage of a vessel or tow through a lock.
- LockBit X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
- Ransomware as a service group active from 2019, disrupted by Operation Cronos in February 2024.
- LockBit 3.0 X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards
- Ransomware variant responsible for the July 2023 Port of Nagoya attack and numerous shipping logistics intrusions.
- Locker (Bonded) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers
- Sealed store for spirits and tobacco, inventory recorded in master's bond book.
- Locker Sounding Pipe X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
- Pipe used to measure water accumulation in the chain locker so that bilge alarms can be calibrated.
- Lockheed Cyber Kill Chain X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents
- A mental model occasionally applied to maritime intrusion analysis, though more commonly the MITRE ATT&CK ICS matrix is used.
- Lockheed Martin X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
- U.S. defense contractor that has supplied bridge, navigation, and combat-system simulators to the U.S. Navy and allied services.
- Lockheed Martin A2100 X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
- Satellite bus used for some maritime-relevant geostationary platforms.
- Lockheed Martin RMMV X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
- The Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle, a semi-submersible unmanned tow body designed to deploy the AN/AQS-20A sonar for LCS minehunting.
- Lockheed P-8 X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
- Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft used by several navies for SAR support.
- Lockin X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
- Re-entry of the diver into the bell from the water.
- Lockmaster X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping
- The US Army Corps of Engineers official in charge of operating a specific lock-and-dam facility.
- Lockout X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations
- Transfer of a diver from the bell into the water at pressure.
- Lockout tagout X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations
- Energy isolation procedure controlling work on machinery.
- Lockout Tagout, Yard X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
- The yard energy isolation system applied to electrical and mechanical systems before dismantling.
- Lockout-Tagout LOTO X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
- Energy isolation procedure for electrical and hydraulic systems during cutting.
- Lockport Yard X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
- Bollinger Shipyards headquarters yard at Lockport, Louisiana, with floating drydock and marine railway.
- Lockton X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
- An international insurance broker active in marine, hull, and P&I placements.
- Lockton Marine X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms
- Marine practice of Lockton Companies, an employee-owned global insurance broker.
- Lodbrog X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators
- Orange Marine cable ship, 91 m LOA, built 1976 in Le Havre and one of the longest-serving operational cable ships, retired in 2024.
- Lodestar Marine X145. P&I Clubs, War Risk Insurers, and Marine Insurance Markets
- Fixed-premium P&I provider for small craft.
- LOF 1892 X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- First standardized Lloyd's Open Form, introducing the no cure, no pay principle in a uniform contract.
- LOF 1908 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Early standardized edition of the Lloyd's Open Form salvage agreement.
- LOF 1924 X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Revised Lloyd's Open Form reflecting changes in salvage practice.
- LOF 1934 X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Revision of the Lloyd's Open Form widely used through the mid-twentieth century.
- LOF 1972 X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Lloyd's Open Form revised to address modern arbitration and security practice.
- LOF 1980 X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- First Lloyd's Open Form to introduce the safety net provision for environmental salvage following the Amoco Cadiz incident.
- LOF 1990 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Edition introducing safety net protections for environmental salvors.
- LOF 1995 X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Edition incorporating refinements to special compensation procedures.
- LOF 2000 X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Edition incorporating Article 14 and SCOPIC by reference.
- LOF 2011 X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Edition with simplified arbitration and FIXED COST clauses.
- LOF 2020 X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Current Lloyd's Open Form with updated SCOPIC 2020 and digital signature.
- LOF 2020 Box X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
- Optional fillable area in the LOF 2020 form allowing parties to record a fixed price or settlement option upfront.
- LOF agreement X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation
- Lloyd's Open Form salvage contract, often invoked in major casualties.
- LOF No Cure No Pay X141. Marine Salvage Industry and Wreck Removal Contractors
- Bedrock principle that salvor earns nothing unless salvage succeeds in whole or part.
- LOF Notice X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
- Notice provided to Lloyd's that a salvage operation has commenced under LOF.
- LOF Statistics X99. Marine Salvage Awards and SCOPIC
- Annual data published by Lloyd's on LOF cases, SCOPIC invocations, and awards.
- LOF Survey X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
- A surveyor attendance under Lloyd's Open Form salvage where the SCOPIC clause or the salved fund requires recording of values and condition.
- Lofoten X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes
- Hurtigruten ro-pax built 1964 long deployed on the Norwegian Coastal Express and listed as a Norwegian Heritage Vessel.
- Log X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
- Instrument measuring speed and distance run; daily journal.
- Log (ship's) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
- Record of navigational events; or instrument for measuring speed/distance.
- Log Aggregation X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
- Centralized collection of logs for analysis, foundation of SIEM.
- Log Book F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources
- Statutory ship's record.
- Log Reduction X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
- Order-of-magnitude decrease in microbial population, the metric for disinfection efficacy verification.
- Log4Shell X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT
- See CVE-2021-44228.
- Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards
- Apache Log4j RCE that triggered urgent fleet patching of shore and shipboard Java applications in December 2021.
- Logbook D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources
- Vessel record of fishing activity and catch.
- Logbook (Master) B3. Nautical Science
- Master's official log per SOLAS V/28.
- Logbook Audit X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
- Review of deck, engine, oil record, and garbage logs.
- Logger (forest products carrier) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
- Open-hatch GP carrier.
- Logger placement X26. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Logistics
- Sensor position inside cargo or air stream specified by USDA cold-treatment and pharma protocols.
- Loggerhead turtle X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
- *Caretta caretta*, a temperate and tropical sea turtle.
- Logging X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
- Recording of system events for monitoring, troubleshooting, and forensics.
- Logical Segmentation X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
- Separation of network traffic using VLANs or software policies rather than physical isolation.
- Logipharma Annual Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
- Pharmaceutical logistics gathering with cold chain shipping focus, held in Montreux.
- Logistic Vessel X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations
- General supply unit, see PSV.
- Logistics Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
- Coordination of crew, spares, and stores logistics by the agent.
- Logistics Depot X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
- Combined storage, repair, and stuffing depot for container traffic.
- Logistics Flight X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships
- Routine transport rotation moving crew, mail, or cargo to and from offshore site.
- Logistics service provider C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
- 3PL or 4PL provider.
- Logistics University of Hong Kong Maritime X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities
- Vocational provider for shipping logistics certificates.
- Logistics Visibility Platform E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
- Multi-modal supply-chain dashboarding.
- LogProject Network (LPN) X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
- Independent project forwarder cooperation network.
- LogRhythm X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security
- Security information and event management platform.
- Logs, Deck Cargo X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
- Carried under IMO Timber Code with rigorous lashing.
- LOHC X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
- Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier, including methylcyclohexane, dibenzyltoluene, and N-ethylcarbazole.
- LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier) X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing
- Compounds such as dibenzyltoluene used to transport hydrogen.
- LOI C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
- Letter of indemnity.
- LOI (Letter of Indemnity) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading
- Indemnity issued to the carrier for actions such as delivery without original bills of lading.
- Loire X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations
- French river with limited commercial navigation, partly canalized.