The value of a shipment agreed upon in order to secure a specific freight rate.

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The weight prescribed by agreement between carrier and shipper for goods shipped in certain packages or in a certain number.

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A deduction of either 50% or 100% which is made from the value of land in the UK, Channel Islands or.

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Touching or fast to the bottom.

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Resting on the bottom.

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AGS

Arabian Gulf Service.

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AGW

All Going Well

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Amp Hours: AH A unit of measure for a battery's storage capacity. Most auto/marine and light truck batteries are tested at a 20-hour discharge rate. Example: A 12-volt 100ah rated marine battery means that 5 amps can be discharged for 20 hours at 80° ...

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In the direction of the vessel's head. Wind ahead is from the direction toward which the vessel's head points. In a forward direction.

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AHL

Australian Hold Ladders

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Seaman's call to attract attention.

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A call used in hailing a vessel or boat (hey!).

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AHP

Anchor Handling Purposes.

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AHR

Antwerp Hamburg Range

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AHT

Anchor Handling Tug.

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Moves anchors and tow drilling vessels, lighters and similar.

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Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel.

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Combined supply and anchor-handling ship. Seismic ship: Conducts seismic surveys to map geological structures beneath the sea bed.

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Lying almost beam on to strong winds and being driven before them while under bare poles (without sails up). The helm is lashed so as to point the vessel into the wind, but it continually falls away because of the pressure of the wind. It is a technique f ...

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AHV

Anchor Handling Vessel.

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