Appendix B 257
Appendix B: List of Abbreviations
Abbrev. Description Abbrev. Description
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C
Degrees Centigrade kpa Kilo pascals
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F
Degrees Farenheit kt Knots
AIS Automatic Identification System ky Kiloyards
ALR Alarm l Litres
amp Amperes Lat Latitude
Auto Automatic Lon Longitude
CAT Category m Metres
CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Man Manual
CDI Course Deviation Indicator MMSI Marine Mobile Service Identity
COG Course over ground MARPA Mini automatic radar plotting aid
CPA Closest point of approach MOB Man overboard
C-up Course up orientation MPH Miles per hour
DC Direct current nm Nautical mile
DSC Digital selective calling NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
DSM Digital sound module N-up North up orientation
EBL Electronic bearing line OSH Automatic offshore mode
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility PSI Pounds per square inch
ETA Estimated time of arrival RM Relative motion
fa Fathoms RTE Route
ft Feet ROT Rate of turn
FTC Fast time constant s Seconds
gal Gallons SHM Ship’s heading marker
GPS Global positioning system sm Statute miles
HBR Automatic harbor mode SOG Speed over ground
HDFI High definition fish imaging SRM Safety related message
HDG Heading STDBY Standby
H-up Head up orientation STN Station
KHz Kilohertz TCPA Time to closest point of approach
km Kilometer TM True motion
KPH Kilometers per hour TTG Time to go
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