Nautical Term: IU

Definition of IU

The abbreviation ‘IU’ stands for ‘If Used’. This phrase is commonly employed in navigation instructions, communication logs, and other records related to maritime activities. For instance, a log entry might read ‘Anchor dropped IU’. This signifies that the anchor has been deployed, but it might not be necessary to use it, depending on the conditions at the time.

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