Maritime terms starting with A

9 terms

1. Accessorial Charges Charges in addition to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery.
2. All Clear Tow boating term meaning that boat and/or tow is clear of obstructions.
3. Amp Reading Taken from the engine room log, the amp readings should be recorded several times a day.
4. An Easy Distant Off Maintain a comfortable distance off the bank. (Maintain adequate room for maneuvering)
5. Arrival Notice A notification by carrier of ship’s arrival to the consignee, the Notify Party.
6. Arrival Post A signboard approximately one mile above and below the lock.
7. Ascending Going upstream against the current.
8. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Is defined to include the main channel, all alternative channels, and all adjoining bays and sounds, regardless of depth. See Treas. Regs. 48.4042-1(g)(6).
9. Auxiliary Lock A smaller secondary lock adjacent to the main lock.