Shipboard System.

Officer of the watch

Percent

An iron plate covering a hawse hole.

A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet.

A proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo.

Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

Area to be Avoided.

The situation of the sails when the wind presses their surfaces against the mast, and tends to force the vessel astern.

The water line when the ship rides empty.

Vessel Particulars Questionnaire

See B/L

Brussels Tariff Nomenclature

Whether In Berth Or Not

A vertical post usually employed as a support - Also called a Sampson post

Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel.

Environmental Management System. ISO Standard

A tanker of such size as to take commercial advantage under Worldscale (generally, tankers 80,000-119,000 DWT) – A tanker with deadweight of 79,999dwt, however the term Aframax is generally used for tankers in the 50,000 – 100,000dwt capacity range.

The Baltic and International Maritime Council Information and support service located in Copenhagen (Denmark) Founded in 1905, n 1995 it had 2650 members in 110 countries: shipowners, brokers, agents, P&I; clubs.

The source of illumination for an antenna reflector. Also called antenna feed.