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Abaft

Abaft

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A  relative term used to describe the location of one object in relation to another, in which the object described is farther aft than the other. Thus, the mainmast is abaft the foremast (in back of).

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Act of God
  • Abaft the beam
  • Timber

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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