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abaft


Aft of; towards the stern from a designated location
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Aft


Towards, at, or near the stern
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amidships


In the vicinity of the mid length of a vessel as distinguished from the ends
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anode


An electrolyte carrying a positive charge
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Ballast


Any solid or liquid weight placed in a vessel to increase the draft, to change the trim, or to regulate stability
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BEAM


The maximum breadth of the hull
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berth


Where a vessel is docked or tied up
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bilge


Intersection of bottom and side. The lower parts of holds, tanks and machinery spaces where bilge water may accumulate
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bow


The forward end of a vessel
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broach


To be turned 90 degrees off course, usually owing to a wave action from astern
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