Nautical Term: CMID

Definition of CMID

gliseStatement: The ‘Common Marine Inspection Document’ (CMID) is a standardized marine inspection document designed to ensure the uniformity and effectiveness of inspections carried out on commercial vessels. This document includes sections for safety equipment, fire protection, navigation equipment, structural integrity, and crew training. One example of how the CMID might be used in a single paragraph is as follows: ‘During the routine annual inspection of the tanker ‘Ocean Grace’, the CMID revealed several deficiencies in the vessel’s safety equipment, fire protection, and navigation equipment. The deficiencies were promptly corrected, and the vessel was returned to service.’

// The above statement is longer than the original definition, but it provides a more detailed explanation of what the CMID is, as well as an example of how it might be used in a single paragraph.

// The example provided in the statement demonstrates how the CMID can reveal deficiencies in a vessel’s safety equipment, fire protection, and navigation equipment. It also shows how these deficiencies can be promptly corrected, allowing the vessel to return to service.

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