Maritime Abbreviation

BAFAbbr

Bunker Adjustment Factor — a variable surcharge on freight rates reflecting changes in bunker fuel prices.

Related maritime terms

Anchorage— A designated or suitable area of water where vessels may anchor safely. Antifouling paint— A hull coating containing biocidal agents that inhibit growth of marine organisms on the u… ARPAAbbr— Automatic Radar Plotting Aid — electronics that track radar contacts and calculate their c… Athwartships— Running across the vessel from side to side, perpendicular to the centreline. Ballast— Weight carried in a vessel solely to achieve safe stability and correct trim. Ballast tanks— Dedicated watertight tanks flooded or emptied to adjust draught, trim, and stability. Barge— A flat-bottomed, typically non-self-propelled cargo vessel moved by towing or pushing. BDNAbbr— Bunker Delivery Note

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