Automated Damage Control.

Bulk Carrier, Equipped for Carriage of Vehicles.

The value of a bond, note or other security as printed on the document. Throughout the life.

Discount of the freight.

Bulk Carrier or Tanker,Sapbalic Acid.

Officer of the watch

Percent

An opening in the bulwark or rail for discharging large quantities of water, when thrown by the sea upon the ship's deck. Some ships have "swing gates" which allow water to drain off but which automatically close from the pressure of sea water.

Bearing

SAID [sic] of the wind when it changes. Also, to slack a cable and let it run out. (See PAY.) To veer and haul, is to haul and slack alternately on a rope, as in warping, until the vessel or boat gets headway.

One hundred percent alcohol; neat ethanol.

Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel.

British Insurance and Investment Brokers Association.

Accord du transport Dangereux par voie Navigable (European accord for the transport of dangerous good by inland waterways)

Vessel Particulars Questionnaire

BSFC: Brake Specific Fuel Consumption in g/kWh

See B/L

Auxiliary Boiler Survey

Fridays, Holidays Excepted (Muslim Countries)

A device to attach oars to a rowboat, allowing the operator to row rather than paddle the boat.