Automated Damage Control.

Bulk Carrier, Equipped for Carriage of Vehicles.

Officer of the watch

Discount of the freight.

Bulk Carrier or Tanker,Sapbalic Acid.

The value of a bond, note or other security as printed on the document. Throughout the life.

SAID [sic] of the wind when it changes. Also, to slack a cable and let it run out. (See PAY.) To veer and haul, is to haul and slack alternately on a rope, as in warping, until the vessel or boat gets headway.

Percent

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

Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel.

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.

Bearing

One hundred percent alcohol; neat ethanol.

Vessel Particulars Questionnaire

British Insurance and Investment Brokers Association.

Fridays, Holidays Excepted (Muslim Countries)

Alaska Department of Environment Conservation.

See B/L

A device to attach oars to a rowboat, allowing the operator to row rather than paddle the boat.

Auxiliary Boiler Survey