International Association of Classification SocietiesGrouping of the main classification societies (about 10 in 1997) in order to raise the standards.

F3E Radio transmission designator.Telephony using frequency modulation.(ALRS)

General Average

Bulkhead

Special Attendance Fees.

Excess Of Loss (Insurance)

H9W Radio transmission designatorComposite emission: single-sideband, full carrier; composite system with one or more channels containing quantized or digital information together with one or more channels containing analogue information (eg: combinatio ...

Environmental Assessment.

Directors And Officers (Insurance Policy)

UK Harbour Masters Association

World Wide Web (Internet facility)

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)

Mandates that 50 percent of government impelled cargoes be carried under U.S. flag. Known as the 50/50 shipping law.

F1D Radio transmission designator.Data transmission using frequency modulation, with a single channel containing quantized or digital information without the use of a modulating subcarrier. (ALRS)

Hatch

Cubic Feet (ft3)

International Association for Sea Survival Training

Inflation Adjustment Factor.

Errors & Omissions Excepted (Such as this list)

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)