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- AheadDirectly in front of your vessel Read more
- Ahoy!Shout to attract the attention of another vessel Read more
- Air Cushioned VesselA Hovercraft Read more
- AleeTo leeward Read more
- AloftUp the mast or in the rigging Read more
- Alongside "Alongside" is a term used in maritime operations to describe the position of a vessel or object when it is positioned next to a dock, pier, or(...) Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Alpha In marine terminology, "Alpha" typically refers to the first letter of the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication of letters and(...) Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Al fah In marine terminology, "Alpha" typically refers to the first letter of the NATO phonetic alphabet, used for clear communication of letters and(...) Read more
- AmidshipsThe centre part of the vessel Read more
- AnchorA hook or grapple device use to secure a vessel to the seabed, usually temporarily. Read more
- Anchor AweighThe point at which and anchor breaks out (is broken out) of the sea bed when it is being hauled in. Shouts ‘Anchor’s aweigh’ Read more
- Anchor BallRound black shape hoisted in forepart of vessel to show it is anchored. Read more
- Anchor BuoyA small buoy attached by a rope to the anchor which enables you to see where your anchor is lying on the sea bed Read more
- Anchor CableChain or rope connection between a vessel and her anchor Read more
- Anchor LightAn all-round white light to indicate a vessel is at anchor Read more
- Anchor LockerA locker where the anchor and anchor chain and rope are stowed Read more
- Anchor RollerA roller at the bow of the vessel which the cable is passed over when at anchor Read more
- AnchorageA good (usually charted) location to drop anchor Read more
- Angle of Vanishing Stability The Angle of Vanishing Stability (AVS) refers to the maximum angle at which a vessel can heel (lean to one side) before it loses its ability to(...) Read more
- AVS The Angle of Vanishing Stability (AVS) refers to the maximum angle at which a vessel can heel (lean to one side) before it loses its ability to(...) Read more