AC

Assistant Commissioner

ACV

Air Cushion Vehicle

AG

Auditor General

AIS

Automatic Identification System

AMS

Asset Management System

ATN

Aids to Navigation

AtoN21

Aids to Navigation of the 21st Century

C&A

Central and Arctic

C&P

Conservation and Protection

CCG

Canadian Coast Guard

CCGA

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

CCGAPS

CCG Automated Performance Solution

CCGC

Canadian Coast Guard College

CCGOTP

CCG Officer Training Program

CCS

Communications Control System

CHS

Canadian Hydrographic Service

CLF

Common Look and Feel

CMAC

Canadian Marine Advisory Council

CMRA

Canadian Marine Rescue Association

COE

Centre of Expertise

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

DF

Direction Finding

DG

Director General

DFO

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DG

Director General

DGPS

Differential Global Positioning System

DND

Department of National Defence

DSC

Digital Selective Calling

EC

Environment Canada

ED

Executive Director

EEMAP

Employment Equity Management Action Plan

EPA

Effective Project Approval

ER

Environmental Response

FAIS

Fleet Activity Information System

FAM

Fisheries and Aquaculture Management

FERP

Federal Emergency Response Plan

FFS

Flight Following System

FMO

Federal Monitoring Officer

FRC

Fast Rescue Craft

GMDSS

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

HF

High Frequency

HRCS

Human Resources and Corporate Services

IALA

International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities

IBMS

Integrated Business Management Services

IMO

International Maritime Organization

INNAV

Information System on Marine Navigation

ITS

Integrated Technical Services

JRCC

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

LCM

Lifecycle Management

LCMS

Lifecycle Management System

LED

Light-emitting Diode

LMAC

Local Marine Advisory Council

LO

Liaison Officer

LOS

Levels of Service

LRIT

Long Range Identification and Tracking

LTCP

Long-Term Capital Plan

MAF

Management Accountability Framework

MB

Management Board

MCP

Major Crown Projects

MCPD

Major Crown Projects Directorate

MCTS

Marine Communications and Traffic Services

MCTSO

Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer

MDS

Message Data System

MELDEV

Marine Electronics Development

MEO

Marine Enforcement Officer

MERP

Marine Event Response Plan

MF

Medium Frequency

MIMS

Maintenance Information Management System

MITS

Management of Information Technology Security

MMET

Marine Maintenance and Equipment Training

MRSC

Marine Rescue Sub-Centre

MS

Maritime Services

MSET

Marine Security Enforcement Team

MSOC

Marine Security Operations Centre

MSPV

Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel

NACGF

North Atlantic Coast Guard Forum

NAFO

Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization

NAVAREA

Navigational Area

NCSP

National Capital Spending Plan

NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

NLFR

National Labour Force Renewal

NMAB

National Marine Advisory Board

NMWD

National Model Work Description

NOTMAR

Notices to Mariners

NOTSHIP

Notices to Shippers

NPCGF

North Pacific Coast Guard Forum

NRC

National Research Council

NRCan

Natural Resources Canada

NSERC

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

O&M

Operations and Maintenance

OFSV

Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels

OAG

Office of the Auditor General

OFSV

Offshore Fishery Science Vessel

OGD

Other Government Departments

OMOC

Olympic Games Marine Operations Centre

OOSV

Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel

OSC

On-Scene Commander

OWN

Operational Women’s Network

PAA

Program Activity Architecture

PERD

Program of Energy, Research and Development

PRO

Pollution Response Officer

PRS

Performance Review System

PSES

Public Service Employee Survey

PWGSC

Public Works and Government Services Canada

R&D

Research and Development

RCMP

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCO

Remote Control Outlet

RFP

Request for Proposal

RHIB

Rigid Hull Inflatable

RO

Radio Operations

SAC

Strategic Advisory Council

SAR

Search and Rescue

SCAP

Small Craft Acquisition Program

SDS

Sustainable Development Strategy

SLA

Service Level Agreement

SMIS

Salary Management Information System

SOA

Special Operating Agency

SOLAS

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea

TBS

Treasury Board Secretariat

TC

Transport Canada

TDC

Transportation Development Centre

TEC

Total Estimated Cost

TSB

Transportation Safety Board of Canada

UHF

Ultra High Frequency

UNCLOS

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

UPS

Ultraviolet Photoelectron Spectroscopy

USCG

United States Coast Guard

VHF

Very High Frequency

VLE

Vessel Life Extension

VMMR

Vessel Maintenance Management Review

VTMIS

Vessel Traffic Management Information System

VTOSS

Vessel Traffic Operator Support System

VTS

Vessel Traffic Services