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Frequently the terms are varied at different ends of the voyage i.e. FILO (Free In/Liner Out), LIFO (Liner In Free Out) or FIFO (Free In/Free Out) etc. To be absolutely sure of all liabilities, it is always advisable to request that terms clearly and concisely indicate what is/isn’t included in your particular contract – in layman’s terms.
ORDER | ABBREVIATION | MEANING |
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A | AA | Always Afloat |
AAAA | Always Accessible Always Afloat | |
AAOSA | Always Afloat or Safe Aground. Condition for a vessel whilst in port | |
AARA | Amsterdam-Antwerp-Rotterdam Area | |
ABAFT | Toward the rear (stern) of the ship. Behind. | |
ABOARD | On or within the ship | |
ABOVE DECK | On the deck (not over it - see ALOFT) | |
ABT | About | |
ADCOM | Address Commission | |
ADDENDUM | Additional chartering terms at the end of a charter party | |
AFSPS | Arrival First Sea Pilot Station (Norway) | |
AFFREIGHTMENT | The hiring of a ship in whole or part | |
AFT | At or towards the stern or rear of a ship | |
AGROUND | Touching or fast to the bottom | |
AGW | All Going Well | |
AHL | Australian Hold Ladders | |
AIDS TO NAVIGATION | Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters | |
ALOFT | Above the deck of the ship | |
AMIDSHIPS | In or toward the centre of the ship | |
ANCHORAGE | A place suitable for anchorage in relation to the wind, seas and bottom |
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