| Glossary term | Description |
|---|---|
| European Union |
The European Union is a politico-economic union of 28 member states (at 1/1/2016) that are located primarily in Europe. They are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom |
| European Economic Area |
European tariff-free zone comprising the members of the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein |
| European Commission |
This is the European Union's civil service, headed by a president and 20 commissioners. It proposes new laws and oversees the enforcement of the European Union's existing laws |
| ETD |
Estimated time of departure |
| ETA |
Estimated time of arrival |
| Equator | The parallel of 0° Latitude |
| EPIRB |
Electronic position indicating radio beacon. A floating beacon that sends out a distress message and indicates its position via GPS satellites |
| EMSA |
European Maritime Safety Agency |
| emissions |
The exhaust gases from engines. Control limits of sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides content is being introduced. See also MARPOL, SECA, ECA and CARB |
| EDP |
Early departure procedure, normally associated with tankers, whereby vessel departs on completion of loading and paperwork completed |
