Glossary

Maritime glossary, terms beginning with M (page 3)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter M, drawn from every subject section. 2781 entries.

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Margin plate B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Plate at the edge of double bottom.
Margining X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets: Process by which clearing houses collect initial and variation margin from FFA participants to manage counterparty risk.
Margiris X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Pelagic factory trawler measuring 142 meters and flagged in Lithuania, among the largest fishing vessels operating.
MarHySafe X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping: DNV-led joint industry project on hydrogen safety in shipping.
Mari Boyle X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Waterfront Shipping fleet powered by a MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM engine.
Mari Couva X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Waterfront Shipping fleet.
Mari Jone X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Waterfront Shipping fleet.
Mari Tellus X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: 50,000 dwt methanol bunker and product tanker associated with Methanex Marine of Vancouver.
Maria Asumpta X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: 1858 Spanish brig, 38 m length, oldest sailing square rigger when she was wrecked at Pentire Point Cornwall on 30 May 1995 with three fatalities.
Maria Quiteria FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Yinson FPSO operating on the Jubarte revitalization for Petrobras.
Mariakhouven (heeling) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Heeling system using high-capacity pumps; e.g. used on Finnish icebreakers.
Mariana Trench X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Deepest known oceanic trench, in the western Pacific.
Marie Curie X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Balearia LNG dual-fuel ro-pax deployed on Mediterranean routes.
Mariehamn X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Aland capital used as a Baltic tax-call port by Viking Line and Tallink Silja sailings between Sweden and Finland or Estonia.
Mariella X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Viking Line ro-pax built 1985 long deployed on Helsinki to Stockholm via Mariehamn.
Marimatech X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Danish supplier of docking aid systems including E-Sea Dock laser units.
MARIN B1. Naval Architecture: Maritime Research Institute Netherlands hydrodynamic facility.
MARIN (Wageningen) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Maritime Research Institute Netherlands, custodian of the Wageningen B, C, Ka, and Kd propeller series.
MARIN Bridge Simulator X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: Six-degree-of-freedom bridge simulator at Wageningen used for harbor design, pilot training, and behavioral research.
Marin Subsea X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Subsea support contractor used in deep water wreck investigations.
Marina C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Recreational craft basin.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: The Singapore cruise terminal opened in 2012 at Marina South, serving Royal Caribbean, Princess, and others.
Marina Bay Singapore X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Marina in central Singapore offering large yacht berths at One15 Marina Sentosa Cove and other nearby facilities.
Marina Port Vell X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: Superyacht marina in Barcelona's old port.
MARINA SOIA (Special Office for the Investigation of Accidents, Philippines) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Special Office within the Philippine Maritime Industry Authority responsible for investigating marine accidents involving Philippine-flag vessels.
Marine Accident Investigation Section (MAIS), Hong Kong X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: See Hong Kong MARDEP MAIS.
Marine Acoustics D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Study of sound in seawater.
Marine Aquaculture (Mariculture) D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Aquaculture in saltwater environments.
Marine Atlantic X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Canadian Crown corporation operating ferries between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques and Argentia, Newfoundland.
Marine biocide X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Active substance approved for use in antifouling coatings under EU BPR or national equivalents.
Marine Boundary Layer D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Atmospheric boundary layer over the ocean.
Marine Bumper X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Generic term for elastomeric protection units on ships' sides or small craft, distinct from terminal-grade fenders.
Marine Cable Maintenance X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Industry function performed by dedicated cable ships under regional agreements.
Marine Care BV X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Rotterdam based chemicals and cleaning supplier crossing into chandler distribution.
Marine Cargo Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A general term embracing pre-loading, loading, in-transit, and discharge cargo inspections under marine insurance practice.
Marine casualty X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Event defined in MSC.255(84) covering death, loss, damage, grounding, collision, structural failure, or pollution.
Marine Casualty Investigation X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: Flag-state inquiry under SOLAS XI-1/6 and the Casualty Investigation Code.
Marine Casualty Report X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: The USCG Form CG-2692 report submitted following a reportable marine incident.
Marine Chassis X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Intermodal chassis designed for port operations rather than long-haul over the road.
Marine Chemist X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Certified specialist issuing gas-free and hot work certificates.
Marine coordinator X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Role coordinating concurrent installation, cable lay, and crew transfer operations within a wind farm site.
Marine Debris D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Solid persistent wastes in the marine environment.
Marine Department Hong Kong X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Department of the HKSAR Government administering the Hong Kong Shipping Register.
Marine Diesel Engine (Reg 13 Annex VI) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary: Any reciprocating internal combustion engine operating on liquid or dual fuel installed on board, subject to NOx Tier I, II, or III emission limits based on construction date and area.
Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Blend of distillate and a small fraction of residual, similar to DMB.
Marine Electric casualty (1983) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: United States-flag bulk carrier that capsized and sank off Virginia on 12 February 1983 with 31 fatalities, investigated by the United States Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation and credited…
Marine Energy Council X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: UK industry association representing tidal stream and wave developers in policy engagement.
Marine Engineer Class I X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: UK MCA Chief Engineer level CoC under STCW III/2.
Marine Engineer Class II X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: UK MCA Second Engineer level CoC under STCW III/2.
Marine Engineer Class III X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: UK MCA Engineer Officer of the Watch CoC under STCW III/1.
Marine Engineer Officer F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: STCW-certified engine-room officer.
Marine Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: UK MCA terminology for STCW A-III/1 certificate of competency for officers in charge of an engineering watch.
Marine Engineer, Forensic X157. Marine Loss Adjusters, GA Practice, and Casualty Firms: Specialist examining propulsion, electrical, or auxiliary failures after casualty.
Marine Engineering and Research Institute X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: MERI in Kolkata and former MERI Mumbai (now IMU Mumbai Port), founded 1949 (Kolkata) as the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training, India's premier government marine engineering school…
Marine Engineering Research Institute Kolkata X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: MERI Kolkata, an Indian Maritime University campus offering the four-year B.Tech. (Marine Engineering).
Marine Engineering Research Institute Mumbai X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: MERI Mumbai, an Indian Maritime University campus offering marine engineering and graduate marine engineering programs.
Marine Engineering Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A condition and performance inspection of propulsion, auxiliary, and electrical systems performed by qualified marine engineers.
Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA) X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: US licensed-engineer union providing pension and welfare benefits.
Marine Environment Protection Committee X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The IMO body responsible for adopting and revising the HKC implementing resolutions.
Marine Equipment Trade Show (METSTRADE) X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Amsterdam leisure marine equipment fair since 1988.
Marine evacuation system X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: SOLAS III chute or slide system delivering passengers to liferafts.
Marine Evacuation System (MES) X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Slide or chute system complying with LSA Code 6.2, permitting rapid transfer of passengers to liferafts.
Marine Exhaust Solutions (MES) X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Canadian supplier historically associated with EcoSilencer marine scrubber.
Marine forecast X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Weather forecast for coastal and offshore waters.
Marine Fuel Oil (MFO) X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: Generic term for residual marine fuel grades within ISO 8217 RM range.
Marine gas oil (MGO) B2. Marine Engineering: DMA distillate fuel per ISO 8217.
Marine Geomatics X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Discipline integrating geodesy, hydrography, and GIS for cable and pipeline route engineering.
Marine Grade Aluminum X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Aluminum alloy used for the panels of certain specialty intermodal containers.
Marine grade epoxy X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Epoxy coating qualified for immersion and atmospheric marine service.
Marine growth X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Biofouling on subsea structures considered in hydrodynamic load assessment and operational inspection.
Marine growth prevention system X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry: Copper or aluminum anode array energized to dose seawater piping intakes with antifouling ions.
Marine growth prevention system (MGPS) B2. Marine Engineering: Anti-fouling system for seawater intakes.
Marine Hazard Information X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Hazard notices broadcast through NAVTEX and SafetyNET.
Marine Heatwave (MHW) D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Persistent anomalously warm sea surface temperature event.
Marine Heatwave Category D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Hobday et al. classification scheme for marine heatwaves.
Marine Hydraulics International X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Norfolk, Virginia, ship repairer specializing in commercial and government vessel repair on the East Coast.
Marine incident X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Event other than a marine casualty that could endanger ship, persons, or environment.
Marine Information Overlay X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: AIO from UKHO containing T&P NMs and selected ENC preliminaries.
Marine Inquiry Officer X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Inspector designation used in several jurisdictions for the official authorised to conduct evidentiary interviews under domestic investigation legislation.
Marine Institute Memorial University of Newfoundland X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Fisheries and Marine Institute in St John's, founded 1964, Canada's largest marine educational and training centre.
Marine Institute of Memorial University X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Newfoundland and Labrador's specialist marine and fisheries institute at St John's, affiliated with Memorial University since 1992.
Marine Insurance Act 1906 X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: UK statute codifying marine insurance law, substantially amended for non-consumer business by the Insurance Act 2015.
Marine Insurance Act 1906 (MIA 1906) X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: The UK statute codifying English marine insurance law, applicable to most London market policies.
Marine Insurance Act 1906 (UK) X145. P&I Clubs, War Risk Insurers, and Marine Insurance Markets: Codifying statute of English marine insurance law.
Marine Insurance Act 1909 (Australia) X145. P&I Clubs, War Risk Insurers, and Marine Insurance Markets: Australian counterpart largely mirroring the UK 1906 Act.
Marine insurance arbitration X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Disputes under hull, cargo, or P&I policies; some standard wordings expressly refer disputes to arbitration.
Marine Insurance London X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual UK conference for marine underwriters convened by IUA.
Marine Insurance Nordics X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Cefor-affiliated regional conference held in Oslo.
Marine Insurance Surveyor F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Loss-adjusting professional.
Marine Investigation X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: The USCG inquiry conducted after a serious marine casualty.
Marine Liability Insurance X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: liability cover for shipowners, charterers, terminals, and others involved in marine adventure.
Marine Litter Watch D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: EEA-supported citizen science marine litter monitoring.
Marine loading arm X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: rigid articulated arm transferring liquids or LNG at jetties.
Marine Maintenance Agreement (MMA) X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Multi-year ICPC-style contract under which a cable ship operator guarantees response time for repairs across a defined geographic zone.
Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Specialist on installation vessels monitoring marine mammals during seismic, piling, or jetting activities.
Marine Mammal Protection X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Pre-beaching considerations limiting impact on coastal fauna.
Marine money C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: Industry publication on ship finance.
Marine Money Greek Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Athens event by Marine Money International.
Marine Money Hamburg Ship Finance Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual ship finance conference launched 1995.
Marine Money International X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms: New York-based maritime finance publication and conference organizer founded in 1988.
Marine Money London Ship Finance Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Marine Money event held each January.
Marine Money Singapore Week X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual ship finance event held since 2008.
Marine Money Week New York X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual flagship of the Marine Money Forums since 1988.
Marine Nationale X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: French Navy, operator of Suffren-class and Triomphant-class submarines.
Marine Natural Product D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Bioactive compound derived from marine organisms.
Marine Notice X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Document issued by a flag administration to convey statutory or operational requirements to its fleet.
Marine Open Cover X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: see Open Cover.
Marine Operations Manual (MOM) X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Vessel-specific manual for DP and field operations.
Marine Pilot F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Compulsory pilot for ports and confined waters.
Marine PMS by Marpoint X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Power management system from Greek supplier Marpoint for small commercial vessels.
Marine Pollutant X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: IMDG marking for substances harmful to marine environment.
Marine Pollutant (Annex III) X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary: A substance identified as such in the IMDG Code on the basis of the criteria in Annex III, requiring specific marking, labelling, packaging, documentation, and stowage.
Marine Pollutant Mark X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation: Pictogram of fish and tree on packages, freight containers and tank containers carrying marine pollutants.
Marine Pollution Tax X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A jurisdiction-specific levy potentially applicable to recycling discharges in some importing states.
Marine Propulsion Holland (MPH) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Dutch supplier of CPP systems and steering gears for workboat and inland markets.
Marine Protected Area X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: MPA, charted via S-122 product specification under S-100.
Marine Protected Area (MPA) D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Geographically defined area managed for conservation.
Marine Railway X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Inclined-rail haulout system on which a cradle carrying the vessel is winched out of the water for repair.
Marine Reinsurance X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: Reinsurance of marine cargo, hull, energy, and liability portfolios.
Marine Renewable Energy Vessel E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets: Generic class for tidal/wave installation.
Marine Rescue Technologies X95. GMDSS Equipment and Survival Craft Communications: United Kingdom manufacturer of AIS man overboard devices including the M10 series.
Marine Reserve D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Highly protected MPA with strict no-take rules.
Marine S Band Radar X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The S band marine radar used for longer range and improved performance in heavy weather, used on MASS for sensor diversity.
Marine Safety Information (MSI) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: NAVAREA warnings, weather and other safety broadcasts.
Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Sewage treatment unit certified by USCG and IMO that must not interconnect with potable services.
Marine Scotland X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Scottish Government directorate that licenses subsea cables and pipelines in Scottish waters.
Marine Services Network X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Network of marine technical services offered alongside agency.
Marine snow X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Falling aggregates of organic detritus that fuel the deep-sea food web.
Marine Society and Sea Cadets X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: MSSC, headquartered in Lambeth, London, founded 1756 (Marine Society) and 1856 (Sea Cadets), the UK's principal voluntary maritime youth and crew development charity.
Marine Spatial Planning D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Coordinated planning of marine area use.
Marine Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: EU directive requiring member states to establish maritime spatial plans by 2021.
Marine Spatial Planning Programme (IOC-UNESCO) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: UN initiative providing guidance and tools for marine spatial planning in member states.
Marine Spill Response Corporation X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: US OSRO providing Tier 3 spill response in support of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: US OPA 90 Tier 2 OSRO with 16 response vessels and OSRV depots from Edison to Lake Charles to Honolulu.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: NGO that certifies sustainable wild-capture fisheries.
Marine Sulphur Queen disappearance (1963) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: United States-flag tanker lost with all 39 crew in the western Atlantic in February 1963, investigated by the United States Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation.
Marine Survey Operations Specifications (MSOS) X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Common contract document setting performance and reporting requirements for cable and pipeline surveys.
Marine Surveyor X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A professionally qualified individual who inspects vessels, cargoes, and marine structures and reports findings for owners, insurers, charterers, or authorities.
Marine Technologies BridgeMate X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment: US simulator provider acquired by ABB.
Marine VHF Channel 16 B3. Nautical Science: International distress and calling channel.
Marine VHF Channel 70 B3. Nautical Science: DSC calling channel.
Marine Warranty Surveyor X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Independent assurance role on heavy lift, tow, and salvage moves.
Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Independent surveyor approving heavy lift and transport operations on behalf of insurers.
Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Houston-based deepwater capping consortium of ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP serving the US Gulf of Mexico.
Marine X Band Radar X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The traditional X band marine radar used widely for short and medium range detection on commercial vessels and MASS.
MarinE-CCS X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Norwegian research initiative on shipboard CO2 capture.
MarineCadastre.gov X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: US joint NOAA and BOEM portal publishing historic AIS data for US waters.
MARINEDigital X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: Vessel performance and digitalization software supplier.
MarineKor X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry: Branded ICCP system supplier of impressed-current hull and seawater MGPS systems.
MarinElectric Shaft Generator X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Shaft generator solutions from MarinElectric used in retrofit and newbuild installations.
Marineline 784 X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations: Advanced Polymer Coatings cargo tank lining engineered for resistance to aggressive chemical cargoes.
MarineLink Notices X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment: Industry channel for salvage and wreck removal announcements.
MarineMax Yacht Care X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Yacht management division of MarineMax Inc. operating across the United States.
Mariner X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: TideWorks TOS product for terminals.
Mariner Information Object X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: MIO, a custom user-added object overlaid in an ECDIS without altering ENC source data.
Mariner of the Seas X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Royal Caribbean Voyager-class ship delivered in 2003.
Mariner Operator Conditional (MOC) Submission Type X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The SIRE 2.0 submission category indicating the operator has scheduled the inspection through the OCIMF program.
Mariner S-Band X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Common term for 3 GHz (10 cm wavelength) radar offering improved performance in rain and clutter.
Mariner training (STCW V/3) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Polar waters basic and advanced training under STCW Chapter V.
Mariner USV X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A vessel of the United States Navy Overlord USV program demonstrating long endurance unmanned operation.
Mariner X-Band X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Common term for 9 GHz (3 cm wavelength) radar offering high resolution at short range.
Mariner's Compass F1. Maritime History: Magnetized needle device introduced to Europe in the late twelfth century.
Mariner's Handbook (NP100) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: UKHO general reference for navigation and bridge practice.
Mariners Advocacy (SCI) X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Seamen's Church Institute legal advocacy program providing pro bono representation to merchant mariners.
Mariners Final Voyage Pay X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Crew wages, repatriation, and bonuses managed as the ship proceeds to recycling.
Mariners' Club Hong Kong X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Multi-faith seafarers' center on Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, operated by the Hong Kong Mariners' Club.
Mariners' Museum and Park, Newport News F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Major US maritime museum.
MarineSoft Pilot Plug X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Reference to the standard CIRM pilot plug interface used by MarineSoft training products and others.
MaRINET2 X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: European Union funded program providing access to ocean energy test infrastructures across member states.
MarineTraffic X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: Commercial AIS data and tracking platform headquartered in Athens.
MarineTraffic API X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: REST and streaming interfaces for AIS positions, port calls and vessel particulars.
MarineTraffic Density Maps X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Heatmap product derived from years of aggregated AIS positions.
Marinette Marine X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A US shipyard that participated in construction of the Avenger-class MCM ships.
MarineXchange X78. Voyage Optimization and Vessel Performance Software: A maritime software provider whose products historically included shore excursion and cruise operations management tools.
Marinor X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Methanol dual-fuel product tanker in the Waterfront Shipping series.
Marintec China X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Shanghai international maritime exhibition since 1981, organized by Informa Markets.
Marintec Indonesia X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Jakarta exhibition, partner to Marintec China.
Marintec South America X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Rio de Janeiro maritime exhibition launched 2009.
MarinTrust X131. Commercial Fisheries, Trawler Fleets and Seafood Processors: Certification standard for fishmeal and fish oil factories.
Mario Zucchelli Station X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Italian PNRA summer-only base in Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea.
Mariotti Yachts X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Italian builder at Genoa, part of Cantieri Navali San Marco, producing custom steel motor yachts.
MARIS X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Norwegian ECDIS manufacturer producing systems used on offshore and survey vessels.
MARISAT X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Original maritime satellite constellation launched in the 1970s that preceded Inmarsat services.
Mariscope X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Chilean manufacturer of compact inspection-class ROVs used in aquaculture and inland survey.
Marit X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A sister ASKO Maritime autonomous electric container barge operating in the Oslofjord.
Maritec Pte Ltd X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Singapore-based fuel testing and bunker advisory company providing ISO 8217 conformity testing.
Maritim Equity Partners X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Hamburg based maritime private equity manager.
Maritime Academy X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Institution delivering STCW approved officer programs.
Maritime Academy Charter School Philadelphia X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Public charter school grades K-12 with maritime focus.
Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: MAAP in Bataan, Philippines, founded 1998 by the Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines, awarding BSc Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering.
Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Philippine maritime academy in Mariveles Bataan founded in 1998 by the Associated Marine Officers and Seamen's Union of the Philippines.
Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: See Federal Maritime College Oron.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: UK authority issuing notices to mariners covering cable-lay and pipelay operations in UK waters.
Maritime and Commercial High Court of Copenhagen X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Specialised Danish court hearing maritime claims and supporting arbitrations.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: MPA, Singapore's flag administration and port authority, administering the Singapore Registry of Ships.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Academy X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Singapore government academy at Tanah Merah delivering port management, hydrography, and maritime administration training.
Maritime and Port Authority Singapore X138. Global Container Terminal Operators and Port Equipment: MPA, statutory board regulating Singapore port operations including PSA concessions.
Maritime Anomaly Detection X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: Discipline combining AIS, GNSS, and network telemetry to flag suspicious vessel behavior.
Maritime Arbitration X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Specialised process determining commercial disputes arising from maritime transport, shipbuilding, salvage, and marine insurance.
Maritime Archaeology Trust F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: UK heritage body.
Maritime Assistance Service X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Coastal MAS distinct from SAR, handling non-distress incidents.
Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Statutory body administering the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and Cayman flag services for yachts.
Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (Service) E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets: Autonomous workboat/ferry service.
Maritime Awards Gala (Netherlands) X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual gala in Rotterdam organized by Stichting Nederland Maritiem Land since 1989.
Maritime Boundary A6. Public international law of the sea: Line dividing maritime zones between states.
Maritime Bulk Liquids Transfer Cybersecurity Framework Profile X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A US NIST/USCG profile providing CSF guidance for tanker-to-shore transfers.
Maritime CEO Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Periodic invitation-only roundtables run by Asia Shipping Media in Singapore and Monaco.
Maritime Charities Group (MCG) X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: UK collaboration of maritime charities, founded 2003, coordinating research and joint grant programs.
Maritime CIO Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual digital and IT in shipping conference hosted by The Digital Ship in London and Singapore.
Maritime Claim X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A claim falling within section 20 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 or the Arrest Conventions, founding admiralty jurisdiction.
Maritime cluster C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Geographical concentration of maritime industries.
Maritime Component Commander (MCC) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Service component lead in a joint task force.
Maritime Connectivity Platform (MCP) E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: IALA-supported e-navigation identity/service registry.
Maritime Conventions Act 1911 (UK) X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines: Statute giving effect to the 1910 Brussels Collision Convention.
Maritime Conveyance Travel Notice X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: CDC public notice describing health risks associated with travel by ship, including outbreak situations.
Maritime Cook Islands X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: Flag administration for the Cook Islands register.
Maritime Coordination X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: SMC function applied specifically to maritime SAR incidents.
Maritime Cyber Alliance X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: An informal coalition of shipping companies, ports, and class societies sharing cyber threat intelligence.
Maritime Cyber Baseline X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Common term for a defined minimum set of cyber controls expected on board, used by several class societies.
Maritime Cyber Baseline (MCB) X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: UK Department for Transport assurance scheme launched in 2023 with IASME certification.
Maritime Cyber Risk Management X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection: IMO defined process to identify, analyze, assess and communicate cyber related risks.
Maritime Cyber Risk Self-Assessment Tool E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: BIMCO online tool.
Maritime Cyber Security Awareness Training E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: STCW-aligned training pursuant to MSC.428(98).
Maritime Cybersecurity X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Disciplines and tools, often delivered as part of services such as Fleet Secure, that protect vessel networks.
Maritime Cyprus Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Limassol event by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and Ministry, since 1989.
Maritime Declaration of Health X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: WHO IHR 2005 form completed by the master before arrival.
Maritime Declaration of Health (MDH) X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: IHR 2005 Annex 8 form submitted to port health authority on arrival.
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Effective understanding of anything in the maritime domain affecting security.
Maritime Education and Training X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: MET, the formal training of seafarers under STCW.
Maritime Education and Training Institute (METI) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Generic STCW term covering any institution approved under STCW regulation I/6 to deliver maritime training.
Maritime Education and Training Programme WMU X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: Specialization at the World Maritime University focusing on maritime training, examination, and assessment.
Maritime Energy Transition Forum X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Singapore conference launched 2020.
Maritime expert X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Specialist witness with seafaring, surveyor, naval architect, or commercial shipping background giving opinion evidence.
Maritime House (Singapore) X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Maritime industry building in Singapore that hosts unions and welfare offices, including the Singapore Maritime Officers' Union.
Maritime HR Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual people-management event hosted by Spinnaker Global in London.
Maritime Industries Forum X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: European policy grouping that has addressed CO2 carriers and offshore hydrogen shipping.
Maritime Industry Authority Awards (Philippines) X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: National maritime awards held annually in Manila.
Maritime Industry Forum (Singapore) X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual MPA-led briefing during Singapore Maritime Week.
Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: MITAGS, U.S. training facility in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, providing officer upgrade and simulator courses.
Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: MIWB in West-Terschelling, founded 1875, the Wadden Islands nautical college now part of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, offering Maritime Officer (Maritiem Officier) BSc.
Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Boarding/search/seizure mission.
Maritime Investigation Section (USCG) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: See United States Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis.
Maritime Just Transition Task Force X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Joint effort by ICS, ITF, IMO, ILO, and UN Global Compact addressing seafarer training for alternative fuels.
Maritime Labour Certificate A4. Other IMO and ILO conventions and codes: Required under MLC for ships of 500 GT and above engaged on international voyages.
Maritime Labour Certificate (MLC) X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities: Document issued by a flag state attesting MLC 2006 compliance, valid for up to five years.
Maritime Labour Convention X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: MLC 2006, governing seafarer working conditions including yacht crew.
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: ILO instrument, security-relevant for crew welfare in K&R cases.
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: ILO consolidated treaty on seafarer rights and conditions, in force 20 August 2013.
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 MLC X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: ILO instrument applicable up to repatriation of crew at the recycling port.
Maritime Lien A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial: Privileged claim attaching to the ship and surviving change of ownership.