Glossary

The average level of the lowest low tides that occur during spring tide conditions, calculated over a standard period of time.

Mean Low Water...

A unique nine-digit number assigned to a vessel, coast station, or group of stations for digital communication and identification in the Global...

A solid structure, often made of stone or concrete, built to protect a harbour, anchorage, or shoreline from the effects of waves and currents,...

A permanent structure or equipment, such as a buoy, anchor, or dock, used to secure a vessel in place or the act of securing a vessel to a fixed...

A non-navigational floating device anchored to the seabed, used for securing vessels in place without the need for traditional anchoring.

A...

A sailing vessel making way using sails and engine. A downward pointing cone should be displayed in the fore triangle in daylight and lights for...

A shore-based facility responsible for coordinating and managing maritime search and rescue (SAR) operations within a designated area of...