Maritime English Vocabulary

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

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

Final pumping of tank’s residues

A whistle signal made by the vessel

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

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

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

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

A measure of 6 feet

Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons

from falling into a hold