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Abaft the beam

Abaft the beam

Created OnFebruary 5, 2018
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Said of the bearing of an object which bears between the beam and the stern (further back than the ship’s middle).

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • ROLLING
  • Abaft
  • Arrived ship
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)

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