CAR

CAR

Definition(s)

CAR

Canadian Aviation Regulation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
CCG

CCG

Definition(s)

CCG

Canadian Coast Guard. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
CIS

CIS

Definition(s)

CIS

Canadian Ice Service. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
CTD

CTD

Definition(s)

CTD

Conductivity - Temperature - Depth. Profile data used to determine seawater properties, e.g. density, temperature, salinity. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Drilling Regulations

Drilling Regulations

Definition(s)

Drilling Regulations

Canada Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations, Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations,  Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
GFA

GFA

Definition(s)

GFA

A graphical aviation forecast in chart format covering Canadian Domestic Airspace issued by MSC for Nav Canada. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
ICAO

ICAO

Definition(s)

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Forecasting Contractor

Ice Forecasting Contractor

Definition(s)

Ice Forecasting Contractor

Contractor responsible for Installation sea ice and iceberg forecasting. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Contractor

Ice Management Contractor

Definition(s)

Ice Management Contractor

Contractor responsible for Installation ice management and observing program. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Plan

Ice Management Plan

Definition(s)

Ice Management Plan

A description prepared by the Operator that describes the offshore Ice Management Program. Submitted by the Operator to the Regulator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Management Program

Ice Management Program

Definition(s)

Ice Management Program

Ice management activities for an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
ICE

ICE

Definition(s)

ICE

The Shipboard Ice Code. A formatted ice observation defined in MANMAR. A format for marine weather, sea state and ice reports. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
ICEBERG

ICEBERG

Definition(s)

ICEBERG

The Iceberg Message. A formatted iceberg observation defined in MANICE. This code was developed by MSC and IIP and supplements the WMO ice code. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Observer

Ice Observer

Definition(s)

Ice Observer

Qualified individual tasked with ice observing and management duties in accordance with the Ice Management Plan, who has received training in: • ice monitoring and tracking techniques; • ice deflection techniques; • ice characterization and reporting (including ice codes); • the use of radar for ice detection; and • radio communication. Ice observer qualification is a responsibility of the Operator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Observing

Ice Observing

Definition(s)

Ice Observing

Ice observing procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Ice Reporting

Ice Reporting

Definition(s)

Ice Reporting

Ice reporting procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
IIP

IIP

Definition(s)

IIP

U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance  

IIP

in service inspection program. Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards
Installation Regulations

Installation Regulations

Definition(s)

Installation Regulations

Canada Oil and Gas Installation Regulations, Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Installation Regulations, Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Installation Regulations. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
MANAIR

MANAIR

Definition(s)

MANAIR

Manual of Standards and Procedures for Aviation Weather Forecasts. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
MANICE

MANICE

Definition(s)

MANICE

Manual of Ice Observing. Also referred to in the context of an ice observing standard.. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
MANMAR

MANMAR

Definition(s)

MANMAR

Manual of Marine Observations. A Canadian guide to the general marine observations and reporting using WMO Code FM13. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
MANOBS

MANOBS

Definition(s)

MANOBS

Manual of Surface Weather Observations. Also referred to in the context of an (land based) aviation observing standard. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Marine Weather Observer

Marine Weather Observer

Definition(s)

Marine Weather Observer

Qualified individual who is tasked with marine weather and sea state observing duties and who: • has a detailed practical knowledge of and experience in all observing standards and techniques related to marine weather observing; • is conversant with relevant WMO standards and guidelines; and • understands the data requirements for forecasting and climatological purposes. Marine weather observer qualification is a responsibility of the Operator. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Marine Weather and Sea State Observing

Marine Weather and Sea State Observing

Definition(s)

Marine Weather and Sea State Observing

Marine weather and sea state observing procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Marine Weather and Sea State Reporting

Marine Weather and Sea State Reporting

Definition(s)

Marine Weather and Sea State Reporting

Marine weather and sea state reporting procedure. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
MEDS

MEDS

Definition(s)

MEDS

Marine Environmental Data Service. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Metadata

Metadata

Definition(s)

Metadata

Metadata or "data about data" describe the content, quality, condition, and other characteristics of data. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
METAR

METAR

Definition(s)

METAR

A character-based format for an hourly aviation weather observation. Also referred to as the aviation weather report. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Meteorologist

Meteorologist

Definition(s)

Meteorologist

A qualified individual responsible for weather forecasting. Meteorologist minimum qualifications are described in these PEGs. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance
Meteorology Program

Meteorology Program

Definition(s)

Meteorology Program

Meteorological monitoring activities for an Installation. Source:  Offshore Physical Environmental Guidelines, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, and National Energy Board, Canada, September 2008. Regulatory Guidance