Common Abbreviations
AISAutomatic Identification SystemCOLREGCollision RegulationsCPAClosest Point of ApproachDWTDeadweight TonnageECDISElectronic Chart Display and Information SystemETAEstimated Time of ArrivalGMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety SystemGTGross TonnageISPSInternational Ship and Port Facility SecurityLOALength OverallMARPOLMarine Pollution ConventionMLCMaritime Labour ConventionOOWOfficer of the WatchPSCPort State ControlSOLASSafety of Life at SeaSTCWStandards of Training, Certification and WatchkeepingTCPATime to Closest Point of ApproachVTSVessel Traffic Services
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