International Maritime Organization

specialized UN agency concerned with legal and regulatory aspects of maritime activity

unique identity number issued to seacraft

Worldwide emergency communication system for ships at sea

international system of signals and codes for use by vessels to communicate important messages regarding safety of navigation and related matters

maritime treaty

postgraduate maritime university in Malmö, Sweden

ship designed to transport LPG, LNG or liquefied chemical gases in bulk

Non-governmental organization

standard for managing ships at sea

clause that states that any ship carrying this substance must follow IMDG regulations

maritime safety convention

Masthead signals showing vessel status

set of phrases in English for use at sea

international maritime fire code

handbook for maritime search and rescue

international university