Intro to Marine Inspections Flashcards
AMI Systems - IMI
508 Compliance
“508 compliance” refers to Section 508, an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 made in 1998. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by federal agencies and the programs they run.
ABS
American Bureau of Shipping
ACP
Alternate Compliance Program
ACS
Authorized Classification Society- An Authorized Classification Society (ACS) is a recognized classification society (46 CFR Part 8), that has been delegated the authority to conduct certain functions and certifications on U.S. flagged vessels on behalf of the Coast Guard. The classification society must enter into an agreement with the Coast Guard for individual certificate authorizations (load line, tonnage, safety construction, etc.).
ADL
Advanced Distributed Learning
AIP
Alternate Inspection Program
AMI
Apprentice Marine Inspector
AMS
Alternate Management System
ANOA
Advanced Notice of Arrival
ANPRM
Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
ANSTF
Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force
APs
Accomplished Performers; Similar to an SME…someone who performs the role in an exemplary manner and serves as a resource for analysts and designers
BWM
Ballast Water Management
BWT
Ballast Water Treatment
CAA
Cargo Authority Attachment
CC
Closed Caption
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CG-OES
Coast Guard Operating and Environmental Standards
COI
Certificate of Inspection
COR
Contracting Officer Representative
COTP
Captain of The Port (Sector Commander, also OCMI)
CVC
Commercial Vessel Compliance
DHS
Dept of Homeland Security
DIF model
Tool for determining level of training required for a task; Uses 3 variables (DIF) to represent level of Difficulty, Importance, and Frequency.
DOC
Document of Compliance
DoD
Dept. Of Defense
EEBD
Emergency Escape Breathing Device
EPSS
Electronic Performance Support System
FC-T
ForceCom Training = Delivers relevant resident and distance training and related support to the workforce using a human performance technology approach where training is based on policy and doctrine, analyzed, evaluated for impact, and improved by field feedback.
FC-Tptc
ForceCom - Training Performance Technology Center
Flag State
Jurisdiction under whose laws a ship operates
Forcecom
Force Readiness Command
GAR
Risk assessment model used by CG. Considers supervision, mission, team capabilities, etc. In deciding on risk level represented as Green, Amber or Red (GAR)
GFI
Government Furnished Information
G-MSO-4
Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
HI-Hull Inspection
A qualification code for Marine Inspectors covering the structure (hull) of a vessel
HPT
Human Performance Technology
IACS
International Association of Classification Societies
IAW
In accordance with
IETMs
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals