Maritime English Vocabulary

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

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

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Final pumping of tank’s residues

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A whistle signal made by the vessel

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

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

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

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

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A measure of 6 feet

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Ropes supported by stanchions around an open hatch to prevent persons

from falling into a hold

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