Maritime Coastguard Agency (of United Kingdom).
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ICE FIELD
An area of pack ice consisting of floes of any size, which is greater than 10 kilometers (5.4 nautical miles) across. Ice fields are subdivided according to areal extent. A large ice field is over 11 nautical miles across; a medium ice field is 8 to 11 nautical miles across; a small ice field is 5.4 to 8 nautical miles across. uniform system of maritime
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IALA MARITIME BUOYAGE SYSTEM
A buoyage which is now implemented by most maritime nations. Within the single system there are two buoyage regions, designated as Region A and Region B, where lateral marks differ only in the colors of port and starboard hand marks. In Region A, red is to port on entering; in Region B, red is to starboard on entering. The system is a combined cardinal and lateral system, and applies to all fixed and floating marks, other than lighthouses, sector lights, leading lights and marks, lightships and large navigational buoys.
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INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC ORGANIZATION
An institution formed in 1921, consisting of representatives of maritime nations organized for the purpose of coordinating the hydrographic work of the partic- ipating governments.
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
A Specialized Agency of the United Nations responsible for maritime safety and efficiency of navigation. The IMO provides for cooperation among governments in the field of governmental regulations and practices relating to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping engaged in international trade: to encourage the general adoption of the highest practicable standards in matters concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation, and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships, and to deal with legal matters related to the purposes set out in Article 1 of the Convention.
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IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
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MITB
Maritime Industry Training Board.
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SAMSA
South African Maritime Safety Authority.
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TI
Transportation institute, a non-profit organization devoted to maritime research and education.
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AMC
American Maritime Congress.
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TRADING LIMITS
Maritime area usually specified by range of ports in which a vessel may operate
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