Abaft — Maritime Term

A positional term meaning nearer to the stern than a stated reference point.

Related maritime terms

2HAbbr— Second Half AAAbbr— Always Afloat Abandon ship— An emergency order for all personnel to immediately vacate the vessel and board survival c… Abeam— Directly to one side of a vessel, at a bearing of 90° from the bow. Able Bodied Seaman (AB)— A qualified deck rating with demonstrated competence above ordinary seaman level. Adrift— Floating free without being moored, anchored, or under command.

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