| Begriff | Definition |
|---|---|
| A/H |
Anchor Handling |
| A/N |
Arrival Notice - an import document send to the notify party and/or importer's broker containing all necessary arrival info for Customs clearance; normally with freight charges |
| A/S |
Alongside |
| AA |
Always Afloat |
| AAAA |
Always Afloat Always Accessible |
| AAOSA |
Always Afloat or Safe Aground. Condition for a vessel whilst in port. |
| AAPA |
The American Association of Port Authorities |
| AARA |
Amsterdam-Antwerpen-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) |
| ABS |
American Bureau of Shipping |
| ABT |
About |
| ADCOM |
Address Commission |
| ADDENDUM |
Additional chartering terms at the end of a charter party |
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