| Acronym | Meaning |
| GMDSS | Global Maritime Distress And Safety System |
| OWSI | Open Water SCUBA Instructor (PADI) |
| DCAP | Decompression Computation And Analysis Program |
| MSDT | Master SCUBA Diver Trainer (PADI) |
| CCR | Closed Circuit Rebreather |
| PSI | Pounds Per Square Inch |
| EFR | Emergency First Response |
| HPNS | High Pressure Nervous Syndrome |
| SCUDA | Self Contained Underwater Drinking Apparatus. Product That Can Be Used To Drink Underwater. |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |