One of the 4 cardinal compass points. East is at 90

A letter of credit issued for the purchase and financing of merchandise, similar to acceptance-type letter of credit, except that it requires presentation of sight drafts payable on an installment basis.

A set of bearings taken from an object with a known position, such as a landmark, to determine the ship's location. A type of running fix.

Boiler

British Thermal Unit

Accord du transport Dangereux par voie Navigable (European accord for the transport of dangerous good by inland waterways)

British Insurance and Investment Brokers Association.

Discount of the freight.

The curvature of an object such as a sail, keel or deck. Usually used when referring to an objects aerodynamic or hydrodynamic properties. The weather decks of ships are rounded up or arched in an athwartship direction for the purpose of draining any wate ...

Alaska Department of Environment Conservation.

Bearing

An architectural element for shading windows and wall surfaces placed on the exterior of a building; can be fixed or movable.

BSFC: Brake Specific Fuel Consumption in g/kWh

An opening in the bulwark or rail for discharging large quantities of water, when thrown by the sea upon the ship's deck. Some ships have "swing gates" which allow water to drain off but which automatically close from the pressure of sea water.

Auxiliary Boiler Survey

Accessibility Guidelines

Freight payable at destination.

Automated Damage Control.

Keel To Mast

In charge of union business for unlicensed personnel. Handles grievances.