F2D Radio transmission designator.Data transmission using frequency modulation, with a single channel containing quantized or digital information with the use of a modulating sub-carrier. (ALRS)

Protecting & Indemnity Club. Theoretically an organization settled by a group of Owners to insure, among other, liabilities not covered by the Hull and Machinery insurances. (Insiurance Clubs)

Nickname for an unpopular seaman.

The name given to the face-centered cubic crystal structure (FCC) of ferrous metals. Ordinary iron and steel has this structure at elevated temperatures; also certain stainless steels (300 series) have this structure at room temperature.

Environmental Assessment.

F2C Radio transmission designator.Facsimile transmission using frequency modulation, with a single channel containing quantized or digital information with the use of a modulating sub-carrier. (ALRS)

F2B Radio transmission designator.Telegraphy using using frequency modulation, with a single channel containing quantized or digital information with the use of a modulating sub-carrier, for automatic reception. (ALRS)

Four-masted sailing ship square-rigged on the two foremost masts and fore-and-aft rigged on the two after masts.

Motor Vessel (Diesel)

Contract Maximum Continuous Rating in kW.

UK Harbour Masters Association

Directors And Officers (Insurance Policy)

Hatch

International Association for Sea Survival Training

The temperature of pure melting ice under standard atmospheric pressure on the Centigrage and R

The distance traveled after correction for current, leeway and other errors that may not have been included in the original distance measurement.

Abbreviation for the "Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits," published by the International Chamber of Commerce. This is the most frequently used standard for making payments in international trade; e.g., paying on a Letter of Credit. It i ...

A device used by oceanographers to obtain subsurface samples of sea water. The "bottle" is lowered by wire, its valves open at both ends. It is then closed in situ by allowing a weight (called a messenger) to slide down the wire and strike the reversing m ...

Abbreviation for "Immediate Transport." The document (prepared by the carrier) allows shipment to proceed from the port of entry in the U.S. to Customs clearing at the destination. The shipment clears Customs at its final destination. Also called an "In ...

Wolrd Port Services. Joint venture of American Port Services in which Associated British Port has a 50% holding, and two Belgian companies, Cobelfret and Hesse Natie.(LL 9-7Y). Working in the Port of Zeebrugge.