Maritime English Vocabulary

Front

A position a vessel has to pass or at which she has to alter course according to her voyage plan

Back

waypoint

Front

A winch that applies tension to mooring lines to keep them tight

Back

tension winch

Front

Final pumping of tank’s residues

Back

stripping

Front

A whistle signal made by the vessel

Back

blast

Front

A seamark, i.e. a buoy, indicating the north, east, south, or west

Back

cardinal buoy, cardinal buoys

Front

When the transmissions of a radio station, etc., have broken down, been switched off or suspended

Back

off air

Front

On or towards the sheltered side of a ship; opposite of windward

Back

leeward

Front

Often harmful gas is produced by fires, chemicals, fuel, etc.

Back

fumes

Front

A measure of 6 feet

Back

fathom

Front

Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons from falling into a hold.

Back

hatchrails