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Astern

Astern

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The bearing of an object 180 degrees from ahead (behind).

Any distance behind a ship, as opposite to AHEAD Direction.

Related:

  • Bearing
  • Abeam
  • Draft (Draught)
  • Both to Blame collision clause
  • Arrived ship
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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