Slanted plates fitted in dry cargo holds to prevent undesired pockets of cargo. The term is also commonly applied to slanted plates that are fitted to improved the structural stability of corrugated bulkheads and framing members.

Always Afloat or Safe Aground. Condition for a vessel whilst in port

A wind which blows on the beam thus requiring no tacking or trimming of the sails. It will take a sailing vessel somewhere without requiring much nautical ability.

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ABS Class notation of vessel.

Adderss commission

Volume flow rate measured in normal cubic metres per minute (or hour), i.e. related back to normal inlet conditions

All Fast

(Cost, Insurance and Freight) (...Named Place of Destination):A Term of Sale where the seller has the same obligations as under the CFR but also has to procure marine insurance against the buyer's risk of loss or damage to the goods during the carriage. T ...

Motor Tanker

American Petroleum Institute

American Trucking Association.

Cost and Freight Free Out

Vertical bulkhead for restricting flow of oil or water due to rolling or pitching of a vessel.

Summary Report of Class Surveys.

A fee levied by the shipping company upon the port or supplier for not loading or unloading the vessel by a specified date agreed upon by contract. Usually, assessed upon a daily basis after the deadline.

Additional chartering terms at the end of a charter party

Affirmative Action Plan.

Per Day Pro-Rated

American Association of Port Authorities.