Addendum

Addendum - Additional terms at the end of a charter party.

A-Cockbill, A-Cockbell

A-Cockbill, A-Cockbell - Describing an anchor when it hangs by its ring at the cathead or from the hawsehole ready for letting go.

Accommodation

Accommodation - A cabin fitted for the use of passengers.

Access Hole

Access Hole - A hole through casing, bulkhead, floor or deck to enable one to reach work or gear.

Abyss

Abyss - That part of the ocean lying below 300 fathoms from the surface.

Abreast

Abreast - Alongside of; on the beam.

Abox

Abox - To lay the head-yards abox in a square rigged sailing vessel was to lay them square to the foremast in order to heave-to.