2H Second Half AlE Accept Except A/S Alongside 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 AFFREIGHTMENT The hiring of a ship in whole or part AFSPS Arrival First Sea Pilot Station (Norway) AFT At or towards the stern or rear of a ship AGROUND Touching or fast to the bottom AGW All Going Vell AH Range Antwerp Hamburg Range AHL Australian Hold Ladders AIDS TO NAVIGATION Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and uns