| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CMC | NFPA-Certificated Marine Chemist |
| EPA | United States Environmental Protection Agency |
| GFE | Navy Gas Free Engineer |
| MCA | Marine Chemist Association |
| MCC | Marine Chemist Certificate |
| NAVSEA | Naval Sea Systems Command |
| NFPA | National Fire Protection Association |
| NIOSH | National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
| NOAA | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
| SCP | Shipyard Competent Person |
| USCSB | United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board |
| USCG | United States Coast Guard |
| USNS | United States Naval Ship |