MIAP
Mortgagee interest additional perils pollution
MIBK
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Micro-Bridge
Interior point intermodal service similar to mini-bridge, except that cargo originates or terminates at an inland city rather than another port city. The cargo moves on a single (ocean) bill of lading to and from the interior point and the port.
Microbridge
A cargo movement in which the water carrier provides a through service between an inland point and the port of load/discharge. The carrier is responsible for cargo and costs from origin on to destina- tion. Also known as IPI or Through Service.
MICS
Member of The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London
Mid-point
The temperature where 50 percent (weight or volume basis, as specified) of a natural material or refined product has boiled.Sometimes called 50 percent point.
Middle distillates
Products heavier than motor gasolinenaphtha and lighter than residual fuel oil.This range includes heating oil, diesel, kerosene, and jet kero.
Midship
Approximately in the location equally distant from the bow and stern
MII
Mortgagee interest insurance
Mile
A unit equal to 5,280 feet on land.A nautical mile is 6076.115.
Mill Scale
A thick oxide coating formed on the steel when heated, e.g., in connection with hot working or heat treatment
MIN/MAX
Minimum/Maximum (cargo quantity)
MIN/MAX OR
Minimum / maximum
Minehunter
A naval vessel equipped for detecting explosive marine mines
Minelayer
A naval vessel designed for laying marine mines
Minesweeper
A naval vessel equipped for detecting, destroying, removing, or neutralizing explosive marine mines
Mini Landbridge
An intermodal system for transporting containers by ocean and then by rail or motor to a port previously served as an all–water move (e.g., Hong Kong to New York over Seattle).
Mini-Bridge
Substitution of rail or truck service for water transportation between two U.S. port cities for cargo originating or terminating in a port city.
Minimum Bill of Lading
A clause in a bill of lading which specifies the least charge that the carrier will make for issuing a lading. The charge may be a definite sum or the current charge per ton for any specified quantity.
Minimum Charge
The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.
Mining Vessel
A vessel equipped for offshore mining operations, most commonly diamonds
MIP
Marine insurance policy
Miscible
In this guidebook, means material that mixes readily with water.
Mission Ship
A mobile vessel used for missionary work
MITI
Ministry of International Trade & Industry (JP)
Mixed Container Load
A container load of different articles in a single consignment.
MLC
Meters of Liquid Column
MLWN
Mean low water neaps. Average depths of water available at the times of low and of high tides during periods of Neap Tides
MLWS
Mean Low Water Spring Tides
MM
Engine Room (OCIMF acronym)
MMA
Methyl Methacrylate. A chemical derived from propylene, used for the manufacture of polymethyl methacrylate and also for polymer dispersions and other resins.
MMFB
Middlewest Motor Freight Bureau.
MMPD
Maximum Most Probable Discharge
MMS
APPE Monthly Monitoring of Monomers. APPE is a major group within the Association of Petrochemicals Producers in Europe (APPE). For more information, click here.
MMSI
Maritime Mobile Selective Call Identity Code
MNLO
Merchant Navy Liaison Officer
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement: A contract form specifying the terms and conditions covering the sale and purchase of a merchant ship
Modified Atmosphere
A blend of gases tailored to replace the normal atmosphere within a container.
MODU
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
Mogas
An abbreviation of motor gasoline.
MOH
Medical Officer of Health
Moisture
Since water is only very slightly soluble in fats, it is present only in small amounts and is referred to as moisture. Moisture in oils and fats may be determined by drying, distillation, absorption or titrimetry. The presence of water, especially when in large amounts, may enhance hydrolysis especially at elevated temperatures.
Molasses Tanker
A tanker for the bulk carriage of molasses
MOLCHOP
More Or Less CHarterers OPtion
MOLCHOPT
More or less in Charterers option
MOLCHOPT or MOLCO
More or Less Charterers Option
MOLCO
More or less Charterers option
Molecule
Chemical combination of two or more atoms of the same chemical element (such as O2 - which is Oxygen) or different chemical elements (such as H2O - which is water).
MOLOO
More or less in owners' option
Molten Sulphur Tanker
A tanker for the bulk carriage of molten sulphur in insulated tanks at a high temperature
Moment
Ship Stability: The product of two numbers, for example the force or weight moved multiplied by a distance
MON (Motor Octane Number)
A rating of the anti-knock properties of a finished motor gasoline or blendstock. The test determines MON simulates demanding engine operating conditions such as substantial loads and high speeds. The MON method yields lower numbers than the RON (research octane number) test which reflects milder conditions.
Monoglyceride (Monoacylglycerol)
Monoglyceride is a compound used as an emulsifier in margarine/peanut butter etc, to help the uniform dispersion of oil in water. Monoglycerides do not occur naturally in appreciable quantities except in fats and oils that have undergone partial hydrolysis. For instance, fats and oils that are damaged or spoiled in the field or in storage and have abnormally high free fatty acid contents will have corresponding high di- or monoglyceride content.
Monomer
A molecule that can combine with others to form a polymer.
Monomer
One molecular unit which links with others of its own or a similar kind to form a Styrene monomers, for instance, connect to form the familiar plastic, polystyrene.
Monounsaturated
A fatty acid containing only one pair of carbon-carbon double bonds.
Montreal Protocol
International agreement which aims to protect the ozone layer. Forms part of the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP)
Mooring
An arrangement for securing a ship to a mooring buoy or pier
Mooring Buoy
A mooring buoy
Mooring Vessel
A vessel equipped to assist with the mooring and/or anchoring of larger vessels. Typically it will have a frame to prevent the ropes and chains fouling on the superstructure
Mooring Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel designed to assist with the mooring and or anchoring of larger vessels
MOT
Ministry of Transport or Monthly Overtime
Motor alkylate
Full name of a gasoline blendstock often simply called alkylate.
Motor gasoline
Petroleum-derived fuel blend intended to power spark-ignited internal combustion automobile engines. This propellant's boiling range can span C4 through 430 F. In practice, it usually has a somewhat lower end point. Mogas must meet various specifications depending on the where and when it sells. Governments, climates, seasons, and market organizations all impose quality restrictions on the product. Most grades intended for modern motors resemble the fuel described by ASTM D 439. Mogas differs in some respects from aviation gasoline (avgas) a mixture blended for internal combustion aeroplane engines
MOU
Memorandum of Understanding
MOU PARIS
Memorandum of Understanding (Paris)
MP
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether
MPA
Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate
MPG
Monopropylene Glycol. Produced by reacting propylene oxide with water. Monopropylene glycol is widely used for its solvent properties in the pharmaceutical, food, flavor and personal care industries. It is more widely used as an anti-freeze/de-icer, grinding aid, heat transfer fluid, component in hydraulic fluids, humectant, and surface coating industries.
MPG / USP
Pharmaceutical grade monopropylene glycol
MPP
Multi-purpose (type of ship)
MR
Medium Range (tanker): A vessel designed for carrying refined petroleum products in bulk tanks (25,000 dwt - 44,999 dwt approx). MR tankers primarily transport refined oil products on intra-regional routes between the oil refineries. Only on rare occasions are they employed over longer distances.
MRA
Marine Response Alliance
MRV
Monitoring Reporting and Verification
MRX
Medium range cross-purpose tanker
MS
Months after sight or Machinery survey
