Place on deck, in mess rooms, etc., assigned to crew and passengers where they have to meet according to the muster list when the corresponding alarm is released or announcement made. … [Read more...]
Ashore
On the shore (on land). … [Read more...]
Articles of Agreement
The Document containing all particulars relating to the terms of the agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship’s articles. … [Read more...]
Anchor’s aweigh
Said of the anchor when just clear of the bottom (leaving or moving). … [Read more...]
Anchorage
Ground fit to hold a ship by her anchor.A place suitable for anchoring. … [Read more...]
Anchor watch
The detailed watch on Deck & Bridge, when at anchor, to safeguard the vessel … [Read more...]
Anchor lights
The riding lights required to be carried by vessels at anchor. … [Read more...]
Anchor chain
Heavy, linked chain secured to an anchor for mooring or anchoring. … [Read more...]
Anchor bar
Wooden Bar with an iron-shod (furnished or equipped with a shoe.), wedge: shaped end, used in prying the anchor or working the anchor or working the anchor chain. Also used to engage or disengage the wild-cat. … [Read more...]
Anchor
A device or iron so shaped to grip the bottom and holds a vessel at anchor by the anchor chain. … [Read more...]