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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with M (page 8)

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

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Micoperi X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Italian offshore contractor that partnered with Titan Salvage for the Costa Concordia parbuckling.
Micro Carbon Residue X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Carbon residue test for petroleum products per ISO 10370, used in ISO 8217 residual fuel specifications.
Micro carbon residue (MCR) X149. Marine Fuels, Bunkering, and Alternative Fuels: The carbon residue left after pyrolytic decomposition of a fuel sample (per ASTM D4530 or ISO 10370), an indicator of combustion deposit tendency.
Micro-organisms in fuel X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Bacteria and fungi that grow at fuel-water interfaces, causing sludge and corrosion.
Micro-Seizure X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Microscopic adhesive wear between piston ring and liner surfaces causing vertical scuff marks and accelerated wear.
Microalloyed Steel X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Plate steel with small additions of niobium, vanadium, or titanium for grain refinement and precipitation strengthening.
Microbalance Asbestos Analysis X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A laboratory technique for low-concentration asbestos confirmation in IHM samples.
Microbead D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Small plastic particle, often in cosmetic products.
Microbend X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Local fiber distortion from manufacturing or jointing defects, manifesting as elevated COTDR loss.
Microbial contamination X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Bacteria, yeasts, and molds growing at the fuel-water interface, particularly in distillates and FAME blends.
Microbial loop X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Pathway in which dissolved organic matter is returned to the food web via heterotrophic bacteria.
Microbiological Sampling X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Collection of water or food samples for laboratory analysis to confirm contamination during inquiries.
Microcarbon residue (MCR) X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: See MCR.
Microfilter X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Cartridge or membrane filter removing micron-size particles from oil, water, or air.
Microfouling X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling: Biofilm and slime community of bacteria, diatoms, and protists.
Microgrid (island) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Local power system on small islands sometimes powered by tidal, wave, OTEC, or hybrid offshore renewable plants.
MicroLink X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: Carrier Transicold reefer communications option supporting unit data download and remote monitoring.
Micrometer drum X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Sextant drum reading minutes of arc.
Micron Optics X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Fiber optic sensing instrumentation brand, later part of Luna Innovations, supplying FBG interrogators.
Micron rating X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Filter element size, absolute or nominal, specified for fuel and lube oil filtration.
Microplastic D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Plastic particle smaller than 5 millimeters.
Microplastics X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Plastic particles smaller than 5 mm.
Microscopic examination X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Test for water-in-fuel emulsion droplets and solids.
Microsegmentation X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Granular isolation of workloads to limit lateral movement after initial compromise.
Microsoft Maritime Connect (Various) E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: Illustrative cloud-vendor maritime offering.
Microsoft Purview X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Microsoft data governance and data loss prevention platform.
Microsoft Sentinel X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Microsoft cloud native security information and event management platform.
Microsoft Windows on Bridge X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Common operating environment for ECDIS, conning, and planning workstations, requiring patch and antivirus discipline.
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: A common ECDIS underlying OS that contributed to the WannaCry exposure on some vessels in May 2017.
MicroStation X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Bentley Systems CAD platform underlying OpenShip and several offshore design workflows.
Microstructure Profiler D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Instrument measuring small-scale temperature and shear used to estimate mixing.
Microvast X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Supplier of lithium iron phosphate and nickel manganese cobalt cells used in some marine battery systems.
Microwave Backhaul X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Terrestrial line-of-sight link used to connect a teleport to upstream networks.
Microwave Oven X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: IMPA 174416 commercial microwave, 1800 W typical, officer pantry standard.
Microwave Radiometer D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Passive sensor measuring brightness temperatures.
Microzooplankton X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Zooplankton in the size range 20 to 200 micrometers, including ciliates and dinoflagellates.
MID X23. AIS, GMDSS, IALA Buoyage and Aids to Navigation: Maritime Identification Digits, the first three digits of an MMSI indicating country of registration.
Mid Atlantic Subsea Cable X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Reference to several systems crossing the central Atlantic from Africa to South America.
Mid market X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms: Approximate midpoint between bid and offer, used in indicative reporting.
Mid Ocean Tow X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Long distance ocean towage of a disabled vessel, often spanning thousands of miles.
Mid ship X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Approximately the centerpoint of a yacht's length, often the location of the owner's suite on larger builds.
Mid-Atlantic Bight D1. Physical and chemical oceanography and marine meteorology: Continental shelf region from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras with distinctive water masses.
Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: MAMA in Norfolk, Virginia, founded 2004, USCG-approved STCW and license prep provider.
Mid-Atlantic Ridge D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Slow-spreading mid-ocean ridge bisecting the Atlantic.
Mid-Bay Island X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: USACE Chesapeake placement site.
Mid-channel buoy X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: A buoy marking the centerline of the navigable channel of an inland river.
Mid-Course Datum X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Updated datum produced part way through a search.
Mid-Cruise Audit X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Internal sanitation audit conducted by ship environmental officers between VSP inspections.
Mid-cut X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Distillation fraction taken from the middle of a crude tower, the basis for many marine distillate grades.
Mid-Gate X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Internal wall in a 53-foot domestic container dividing it into two 28-foot bays.
Mid-Latitude Coastal Hazard D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Coastal risk from extratropical storms.
Mid-latitude sailing X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Plane-sailing method using mid-latitude for departure conversion.
Mid-life IHM update X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards: The continuous maintenance obligation requiring shipowners to update Part I as installations change.
Mid-North Sea hub X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Future UK offshore-wind area whose foundation scour protection requires fall-pipe dredging support.
Mid-Ocean Ridge D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Submarine mountain range where new oceanic crust forms.
Mid-Range (MR) X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Product tanker of about 40,000 to 55,000 dwt.
Mid-range tanker C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance: MR tanker, product carrier of about 40,000 to 55,000 dwt.
Mid-Scale LNG Carrier X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Capacity 18,000 to 100,000 m3, typically Type C IMO tanks; serving regional trade.
Mid-stage pumping X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Optical amplification within a repeater splitting EDFA gain across stages to support C plus L band systems.
Mid-stream operation X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: cargo handling at anchor without quayside berthing, common in Hong Kong.
Mid-Term Measures X112. IMO GHG Strategy, CII, EEXI and EU Maritime Regulation: Basket of technical and economic measures including a GHG fuel standard and an emissions pricing mechanism, scheduled for IMO adoption from 2025.
Mid-tier broker X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms: Mid-sized firm below the top global houses but above local boutiques.
Mid-Voyage Bunker Survey X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Inspection to verify quantity and quality of bunkers during a time charter.
Mid-Voyage Inspection X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: A SIRE or CDI inspection performed at a non-loading or discharge port, often at bunker calls.
Mid-water Arch X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Arched support imparting wave-shape to flexible risers.
Mid-Water Trawl X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Pelagic trawl operated above the seabed for schooling species, towed singly or in pairs.
Mid-Water Trawler X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessel rigged for midwater trawling, distinguished from bottom trawlers by net design and warp control.
MIDA X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Maritime Industry Decarbonisation Alliance disputes overlap with arbitration scholarship.
Midazolam X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Short-acting benzodiazepine for seizure or sedation; controlled drug.
Middle Branch X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Baltimore Harbor.
Middle distillate X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Refinery fraction between kerosene and vacuum gas oil, encompassing marine distillates.
Middle East Maritime Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Seatrade-organized awards held in Dubai since 2004.
Middle Passage F1. Maritime History: Atlantic leg of the triangular slave trade from West Africa to the Americas.
Midgett, USCGC (WMSL-757) X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets: Eighth Legend-class National Security Cutter, commissioned 2019, homeported Honolulu, Hawaii.
Midship block X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction: Parallel midbody block containing cargo holds or tanks of identical cross section.
Midship Draft X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: Reading at midship draft marks port and starboard.
Midship Section X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Transverse section near amidships used in scantling formulas and section modulus calculations.
Midship section coefficient CM X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Ratio of midship section area below waterline to (B times T).
Midship Section Modulus X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Geometric property of the hull cross section relating bending moment to bending stress at the deck or bottom.
Midshipman Tubes X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Vertical launch tubes positioned amidships on some submarines.
Midships X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary: Helm order to bring the rudder amidships; the middle section.
Midstream Transfer X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: The transfer of cargo between vessels at a designated anchorage rather than alongside a dock.
Midway class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: USN large carriers of 1945, modernized through 1992.
Midwest Maritime Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Great Lakes industry event held in Cleveland or Detroit.
MIG/MAG welding B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Gas metal arc welding processes.
Mighty Servant 1 X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Dockwise semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel, an early benchmark unit for float-on/float-off transport.
Mighty Servant 2 X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Dockwise semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel lost in 1999.
Mighty Servant 3 X81. Project Cargo, Heavy-Lift and Module Carriers: Dockwise semi-submersible heavy-transport vessel that capsized off Angola in 2006 and was subsequently salvaged.
Migraine medication X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health: Triptans where authorized; otherwise simple analgesics and antiemetics.
Migration (vertical) X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Diel vertical movement of organisms in the water column.
Mikage X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A coastal container ship used by Nippon Yusen Kaisha in 2022 as a MASS commercial trial platform.
MIKE 21 X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays: Two-dimensional hydrodynamic, wave, and sediment transport modeling suite developed by DHI.
MIKE 3 X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays: Three-dimensional hydrodynamic and ecological modeling suite developed by DHI.
Mike Flag F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: International Code of Signals letter M, meaning "My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water."
Mil X165. Marine Coatings, Antifouling, and Hull Husbandry: A non-SI unit equal to one thousandth of an inch, frequently used to specify North American coating film thickness.
MIL-A-18001K X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: The US military specification for zinc sacrificial anodes used in seawater.
MIL-A-24779 X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes: The US military specification covering aluminum sacrificial anodes for shipboard service.
MIL-PRF-23236 X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application: US Navy performance specification for coating systems for ship structures.
MIL-PRF-24441 X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application: US Navy performance specification for paint, epoxy-polyamide.
MILAS X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: MBDA shipborne stand-off ASW missile with MU-90 payload.
Mild Steel Plate Recovery X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life: Recovery of hull plating, the largest single output by mass.
Mile, Nautical F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: 1852 m exactly by international agreement.
Milestone yachts X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Industry term for yachts that defined an era, including Christina O, Octopus, A, and Eclipse.
Milford Haven Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Milford Haven by Valero Pembroke and Puma Energy.
Milford Haven Pilotage X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Pilotage service of the Milford Haven Port Authority handling tankers and LNG carriers in the Milford Haven Waterway.
Military Cargo (Section 233 Iran-related) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Designated controlled cargo categories.
Milk Powder X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: IMPA 550830 full cream powder, 25 kg bag, dry stores standard.
Mill Scale X88. Marine Surface Preparation and Coatings Application: Bluish iron oxide layer formed on hot-rolled steel during manufacture, removed during surface preparation before coating.
Millennium Plus X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Oceaneering hydraulic work-class ROV widely used in deepwater inspection and intervention.
Millibar (mb) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs: Unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one hectopascal.
MIM (Mobility IP Modem) X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Generic term for VSAT modems optimized for moving platforms.
Mimecast X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Secure email gateway and continuity service provider.
Mimic display X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Graphical system diagram on operator stations showing live values and alarms.
Mimikatz X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Open source credential dumping tool widely used in post exploitation.
MIMOSA X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral: Mooring analysis software historically used in the Norwegian offshore sector for coupled vessel and line dynamics.
Min Hong Wan X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: CCCC TSHD of 9,000 m3 hopper.
Minamoto X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Penta-Ocean TSHD.
Minas Maritime X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Bangladeshi minor port operator working with NMDC.
Minas Passage X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Tidal channel in the Bay of Fundy hosting the FORCE tidal energy test center.
Mindanao State University Maritime Education X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: Philippine state maritime program in Tawi-Tawi.
Mine Countermeasures Mission Package X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Modular payload some submarines can carry for mine-related operations.
Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV) E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Specialized mine-hunting/sweeping ship.
Mine Warfare E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Naval domain covering offensive and defensive mining.
Mine yard X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: pre-stow stack at automated terminals.
Minefield planning X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: The doctrinal process of designing field geometry, density, and weapons mix to achieve operational effect.
Minehunter Coastal X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: MHC hull symbol for coastal minehunter.
Minehunter Survey X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Naval task in which hydrographic-grade sonars classify seabed objects to detect mines, often using Klein 5000 or Kongsberg HUGIN AUVs.
Minehunting X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: The MCM technique of locating mines individually with sonar and disposing of each by ROV, diver, or charge.
Minelayer X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A surface vessel, submarine, or aircraft configured to deploy sea mines.
Miner's Rule X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Linear damage accumulation hypothesis used in CSR-BC+OT fatigue assessment.
Mineral Fiber Insulation Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: The IHM Part I record of rock wool and glass wool insulation across the ship.
Mineral Oil X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: General term for petroleum oils.
Mineral resource activities (Antarctic) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Prohibited under Madrid Protocol Article 7.
Mineral-Free Water X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Distillate produced by an evaporator that requires re-hardening before potable use.
Minerva Bunkering X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Geneva based bunker trader and physical supplier formed in 2018 from the spin off of Aegean Marine Petroleum operations.
Minerva Singapore X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Singapore office of Minerva Bunkering with MPA bunker supplier license.
Minesto X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Swedish tidal energy company developing the Dragon underwater kite, with installations in the Faroe Islands.
Minesweeper X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A vessel configured to clear mines by mechanical or influence sweeping rather than by individual identification.
Minesweeper Ocean X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: MSO hull symbol for oceangoing minesweeper.
MingYang Service X59. Offshore Wind O&M, CTVs and SOVs: Service arm of MingYang Smart Energy supporting installed MingYang wind turbines in China and Europe.
MingYang Smart Energy X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Chinese offshore wind turbine OEM and developer of large rotor platforms.
Mini 6.50 X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: A 6.50-meter offshore class used in the Mini Transat.
Mini bulker (1,500-10,000 DWT) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels: Small bulker.
Mini Transat F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Solo transatlantic race in 6.5m Mini class boats.
Mini Y3 Code X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: REG code for commercial yachts of 24 meters and over but below 500 GT, a subset within the LY framework.
mini-C X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Inmarsat Mini-C terminal class providing low-data-rate messaging and GMDSS functions.
mini-VSAT Broadband X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: KVH global maritime VSAT network using Ku-band HTS capacity.
Minimum age X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: STCW Regulation I/14 minimum 16 for seagoing service, with 18 required for tankers and other restricted assignments.
Minimum Breaking Load X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Synonym for Breaking Load.
Minimum hand grip X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: 1.5 m hand grip above the embarkation point required at the upper end of a pilot ladder.
Minimum ignition energy X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations: Lowest spark energy igniting a vapor mixture, critical for methanol and LNG safety.
Minimum Landing Size (MLS) D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Smallest size at which a species may be retained.
Minimum Liquidity Covenant X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Specific liquidity test requiring cash holdings above a defined floor.
Minimum rest hours X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: STCW VIII/1 limits of 10 hours per 24 and 77 hours per 7 days.
Minimum Safe Manning Certificate X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Document issued by the flag administration setting the minimum manning level required for safe operation, under SOLAS Regulation V/14.
Minimum Safe Manning Document X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: MSMD, flag-state document setting required crew complement.
Minimum Towing Bollard Pull X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Calculated bollard pull needed for safe tow of a specific casualty in defined conditions.
Minimum Value Clause X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Provision requiring vessel valuation above a defined multiple of debt.
Minimum Visibility X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Visibility threshold below which visual search is suspended.
Mining Major X44. Shipping Indices, FFAs and Freight Markets: Iron ore producer such as Vale, Rio Tinto, BHP, or Fortescue whose marketing actions drive Capesize FFA flows.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Japan) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Parent ministry of the Japan Transport Safety Board.
Minke whale X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Small baleen whales of the genus *Balaenoptera* (*B. acutorostrata* in N hemisphere, *B. bonaerensis* in S).
Minoan Lines X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Cretan ferry company owned by Grimaldi Group operating Piraeus to Heraklion and Adriatic services.
Minsheng Financial Leasing X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Chinese leasing company owned by China Minsheng Bank with maritime exposure.
MIO X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Micaceous Iron Oxide, a lamellar pigment used in epoxy intermediates to enhance barrier performance.
MIO (Maritime Interdiction Operation) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Naval boarding and search action.
MIO epoxy X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Epoxy intermediate coat pigmented with micaceous iron oxide.
MIQ X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: The CDI Marine Inspection Questionnaire used for chemical and gas tanker inspections.
Mir X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations: Russian three masted full rigged ship built 1987 at Stocznia Gdanska as the fourth B95 class sister, 110 m length, 2,771 sq m sail area, owned by Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and…
MIR (Maximum Information Rate) X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications: Peak data rate permitted to a terminal under its service plan.
Miraflores Locks X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: Pacific-side locks of the original Panama Canal.
Miramar, The [1984] AC 676 X143. Landmark Maritime Law Cases and Doctrines: House of Lords held that a charterparty arbitration clause was not incorporated by general words in a bill of lading.
MIRG X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Maritime Incident Response Group, firefighter teams boarding casualties offshore.
Mirny X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Russian year-round Antarctic station opened 1956, resupplied by Akademik Fedorov.
MIROS Wave Radar X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Norwegian-supplied wave radar system for sea state measurement.
MIRR X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: Maritime and Inland River Resources, USACE acronym.
Mirror Dinghy F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: 1962 Jack Holt-designed family training dinghy.
Misalignment X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Deviation of shafting from straight line, measured by dial gauges or laser.
Misano polymer bearing X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Generic example category of polymer-stave stern-tube bearings; not a recognized class-approved product (omit if uncertain).
MISC X127. Maritime Security, Anti-Piracy and PMSCs: Multinational Information Sharing Cell, embedded with CTF-151 at NSA Bahrain.
MISC Berhad X134. LNG and LPG Carrier Operators and Containment Systems: Malaysian shipping company majority owned by Petronas, operator of around 30 LNG carriers including Seri series.
Misconduct (arbitrator) X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Historical English law concept replaced under the 1996 Act by serious irregularity under section 68.
Misdelivery Claim X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A cargo claim alleging delivery to a party other than the lawful holder of the bill of lading.
Misdescription of Cargo X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A breach by the shipper of the duty to provide accurate information for the bill of lading.
Misnomer X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A misdescription of a party's name, capable of correction without changing the identity of the claimant or respondent.
Missile Boat E2. Naval, defence and maritime law enforcement: Small surface combatant armed with ASMs.
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk: Export-control regime for missile-related items.
Mission Bay X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: San Diego reclamation site.
Mission Control Centre X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Cospas-Sarsat node receiving processed alerts from ground antennas.
Mission Innovation X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: International initiative supporting Zero-Emission Shipping Mission and green corridors.
Mission Number X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Unique identifier assigned by the SMC to each SAR case.
Mission Profile X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The defined operational envelope for a MASS including routes, weather limits, and traffic categories.
Mission Secure X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: OT cyber security vendor providing protection for industrial and maritime control systems.
Mission to Seafarers F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Anglican seafarers' welfare society founded 1856.
MissionSky Boiler X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Aalborg auxiliary steam boiler with steam atomization burner used on dual-fuel and LNG-ready ships.
Mississippi X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors: USACE flagship dredging district.
Mississippi River X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: 3,766 km navigable from the Gulf of Mexico to Minneapolis via the Upper Mississippi locks.
Mississippi River Commission X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: US federal commission established 1879 overseeing Mississippi navigation and flood control.
Mississippi River Pilots X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations: Collective term for the various river pilots' associations covering the Mississippi.
Missouri River X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A Mississippi tributary navigable from its mouth near St. Louis upstream to Sioux City, Iowa under a non-locked system.
MIST X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships: Minimum Industry Safety Training, OPITO common safety course for offshore personnel.
MIST Cable X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Submarine cable between Singapore and Mumbai via Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia, operated by NTT.
Mist coat X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Thinly applied first coat over zinc-rich primer used to reduce solvent popping in the subsequent build coat.
Mist detector X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Oil mist detection unit, Schaller Visatron or Specronix, sampling crankcase atmosphere.
Mist Eliminator X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Device removing fine droplets from scrubber exit gas, often a vane pack or candle filter.
Mistral class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: French Navy LHD amphibious assault ship.
Mistras Group X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Provider of acoustic emission sensors, instrumentation, and structural health monitoring services.
MIT (Italy) Costa Concordia safety report X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Report of the Italian Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti following the Costa Concordia casualty.
MITAGS X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, US training center in Maryland and Washington.
MITAGS Simulator X144. Bridge Simulators, Engine Room Simulators, and Maritime Training Equipment: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, Linthicum Maryland, operates multiple full-mission bridges.
MITAGS-PMI X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (Linthicum Maryland) and Pacific Maritime Institute (Seattle), jointly operated US training centers founded in 1972 by the International…
Miter Gate X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A pair of lock gates that close in a shallow V pointing upstream.
MITgcm X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Massachusetts Institute of Technology General Circulation Model occasionally used for environmental loads.
Mitigation X17. Chartering, Shipbroking and Freight Trading: Duty to take reasonable steps to reduce loss following a breach.
Mitigation Hierarchy D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation: Sequence of avoid, minimize, restore, and offset for environmental harm.
Mitigation of Loss X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: The doctrine requiring a claimant to take reasonable steps to limit recoverable loss.
Mitigation of Pollution X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Salvor's contractual and statutory duty to take reasonable measures to prevent or minimize environmental damage.
MITRE ATT and CK X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Public knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques.
MITRE ATT and CK for ICS X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: ATT and CK matrix for industrial control systems.
MITRE ATT&CK for ICS X139. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT Threats and Standards: Knowledge base of OT adversary tactics and techniques first released April 2020.
Mitre Gate X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: V-shaped lock gate pair pointing upstream against water pressure.
Mitsubishi X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Member of the Methanol Institute and partner in MV Ammonia Pioneer and other ammonia and methanol marine projects.
Mitsubishi Corporation X134. LNG and LPG Carrier Operators and Containment Systems: Japanese sogo shosha with significant LNG offtake from Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, joint venture partner in NYK Diamond Gas Carriers.
Mitsubishi Corporation Ammonia Trading X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping: Tokyo trader investing in CF blue ammonia and Petronas Sarawak hydrogen.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: Japanese conglomerate whose climate control division produces marine container refrigeration units.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels: Japanese shipbuilder involved in the construction of LNG carriers and bunker vessels such as the Engie Zeebrugge.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Japanese shipyard building Soryu and Taigei-class submarines.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki X62. Naval Warships and Combat Systems: Japanese yard building destroyers and frigates for the JMSDF.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries propellers X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: MHI propeller line, including high-skew designs and the MT-FIN energy-saving fin.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shimonoseki X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: MHI shipyard at Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, building ferries, special vessels, and government craft.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: Japanese yard, ferry and specialized builder.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: MHI Yokohama works historically active in ship repair and conversion in Tokyo Bay.
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Supplier active in large land-based and marine SCR catalysts.
Mitsubishi Kakoki X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Japanese manufacturer of marine centrifugal separators and process equipment.
Mitsubishi Kakoki Selfjector X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Self-cleaning centrifugal separator family from Mitsubishi Kakoki.
Mitsubishi Marine Boiler X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Range of auxiliary and main propulsion boilers produced by Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi MEK X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Series designation for Mitsubishi marine centrifugal separators.
Mitsubishi MET turbocharger B2. Marine Engineering: MHI marine turbocharger family.
Mitsubishi MHI-MET SCR X69. EGCS Scrubbers, SCR and Marine Air Emissions: Marine SCR system from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Engineering & Technology.
Mitsubishi MOLCCUS X34. Decarbonization, Alternative Fuels and Carbon Pricing: Joint Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL onboard CCS demonstration program.
Mitsubishi S12R X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi high-speed marine diesel with twelve V configuration cylinders.
Mitsubishi S16R X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi high-speed marine diesel with sixteen V configuration cylinders.
Mitsubishi S6R X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi high-speed marine diesel with six inline cylinders for propulsion and auxiliary applications.
Mitsubishi Selfjector X47. Marine Fuel Quality and ISO 8217: Mitsubishi Kakoki self-cleaning marine centrifugal separator range used for residual fuel and lube oil treatment.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Japanese shipbuilder that has delivered dedicated CO2 carriers for Northern Lights operations.
Mitsubishi Steering Gear X174. Marine Engine Maintenance, Overhaul, and Condition Monitoring: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries hydraulic ram and rotary vane steering gear for large merchant ships.
Mitsubishi UE 50LSE X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi UE legacy two-stroke marine engine with 500 millimeter bore in the long stroke economy variant.
Mitsubishi UE 55LSE X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi UE legacy two-stroke marine engine with 550 millimeter bore in the long stroke economy variant.
Mitsubishi UE 68LSE X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi UE legacy two-stroke marine engine with 680 millimeter bore in the long stroke economy variant.
Mitsubishi UE 85LSC X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Mitsubishi UE legacy two-stroke marine engine with 850 millimeter bore in the long stroke compact variant.