Sichem Melbourne - Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Sichem Melbourne - Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Sichem Melbourne - Marine Accident Investigation Branch
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS<br />
AB - Able Bodied Seaman<br />
AIS - Automatic Identification System<br />
BPM - Bridge Procedures Manual<br />
BTM - Bridge Team Management<br />
Cable - 0.1 nautical mile<br />
CDI - Chemical Distribution Institute<br />
CHA - Competent Harbour Authority<br />
DfT - Department for Transport<br />
DNV - Det Norske Veritas<br />
EMS - Eitzen Maritime Services<br />
Head down - Facing downstream towards the sea<br />
ICS - International Chamber of Shipping<br />
IMO - International Maritime Organization<br />
ISM - International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ship<br />
and for Pollution Prevention<br />
kts - knots<br />
kW - kilowatt<br />
LNG - Liquefied Natural Gas<br />
LPG - Liquefied Petroleum Gas<br />
m - metre<br />
No - Number<br />
OCIMF - Oil Companies International <strong>Marine</strong> Forum<br />
PLA - Port of London Authority<br />
PLVTS - Port of London Vessel Traffic Services<br />
PMSC - Port <strong>Marine</strong> Safety Code<br />
POAP - Pilots’ Operational Advisory Panel
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