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Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A geographical position determined by visual reference to the surface, referencing to one or more radio navigation aids, celestial plotting, or other navigation device.

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Arrived ship
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • Geographical Rotation
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Both to Blame collision clause

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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