AIS

Automatic Identification System

ARPA

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

BRM

Bridge Resource Management

COLREGs

The International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea

DUKC

Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (System)

DWBT

Saqr Port’s Deep-Water Bulk Terminal

ECDIS

Electronic Chart Display and Information System

GPS

Global Positioning System

IMO

International Maritime Organisation

IMPA

International Maritime Pilots’ Association

MPX

Master-Pilot Information Exchange

MRF

Marine Report Form

OOW

Officer of the Watch

PBG

Pilot Boarding Ground

PEC

Pilotage Exception Certificate

PMSC

UK Port Marine Safety Code

POLREP

Marine Pollution Report Form

RMC

RAK Maritime City FZA

SOLAS

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 SRS Ship Reporting System

SRH

Stevin Rock Harbour

STCW

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978

UKC

Under Keel Clearance

UKHO

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

VHF

Very Hight Frequency