| Acronym | Meaning |
| BC | Bouyancy Compensator |
| BT | Bottom Time |
| CESA | Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent |
| RIB | Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
| HP | High Pressure |
| AMDT | Adjusted Maximum Dive Time |
| DV | Demand Valve |
| IOC | Instructor Orientation Course (PADI) |
| BFK | Big F*cking Knife (reference To The Diver's Knife) |