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Abreast

Abreast

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
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Abeam of (alongside of). The situation of two or more ships lying with their sides parallel, and their heads equally advanced; in which case they are abreast of each other. Abreast of any place, means off or directly opposite to it.

Related:

  • Arrived ship
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Free in and out (FIO)
  • Bareboat charter
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)

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