Terminology: Describing the position of an object from onboard a ship
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Terminology: Describing the position of an object from onboard a ship

Ricardo M. Paixão Ricardo M. Paixão

Ricardo M. Paixão

IMO Consultant, Safety, Performance and Leadership Coach, Marine Superintendent , QHSE Manager, Fleet Manager, DPA & CSO, Commercial Director, Consultor e Assessor para assuntos Marítimos

Published Jun 10, 2020
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When on board a ship, you may need to describe the position of an object from the ship (e.g. a lighthouse, or another ship). The following are the terms used :

A         Off the Port Quarter

B         Off the Port Beam or Abeam

C         Off the Port Bow

D         Astern

E         Ahead

F         Off the Starboard Quarter

G         Off the Starboard Beam or Abeam

H         Off the Starboard Bow

I          Stern

J          Bow

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