Cruise Flashcards

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refers to the rear or aft-most part of the ship. This helps reduce

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STERN

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to secure the ship in place against the natural forces such as wind and tide current with their flute hooked into the sea bed.

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ANCHOR

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refers to the forward or front part of the vessel. It is designed to cut through the water and reduce resistance, helping the ship move more efficiently.

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BOW

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The flat surface on top of the hull where crew and passengers move about.

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Deck

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5
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which the exhaust gases are released into the atmosphere.

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FUNNEL / CHIMNEY

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is a protruding bulb at the front of a ship just below the waterline. Its primary function is to reduce the drag caused by water resistance, which helps improve the ship’s fuel efficiency and speed.

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BULBOUS BOW

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It is a fan-like mechanical device with blades fitted on the shaft. As the propeller of the ship rotates, the energy generated gets converted to pressure, and that is how the propulsion’s thrust is created.

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PROPELLER

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refers to the left side when you are facing the bow (front) of the vessel. The opposite side is called the starboard side. This term helps sailors and crew clearly communicate directions and locations on a ship.

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PORT SIDE

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refers to the portion of the vessel that extends above the main deck. It’s the area where you will find the ship’s bridge, crew quarters, passenger accommodations, and other facilities.

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SUPERSTRUCTURE

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10
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ship’s corridors

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ALLEYWAY

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11
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On the ship

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Aboard

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12
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On shore. Opposite of aboard

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ASHORE

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13
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a private seating area outside the ship accessed from the cabin. A veranda

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BALCONY

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14
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the front of the ship

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BOW

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15
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the navigational or control center of the ship; where the captain works

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BRIDGE

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16
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wall or partition separating cabins and compartments

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BulkHEAD

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17
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to take on fuel

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BUNKERING

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A marker or float used to identify navigational landmark

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BUOY

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19
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room, or stateroom

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CABIN

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20
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one who cleans cabins.

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CABIN STEWARD

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master, the commander of the ship

22
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stairway

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COMPANIONWAY

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each level of the ship; floor, especially the open areas

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ceiling

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the chairs available on deck for passengers to lounge in
Deck chair
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wharf, the place where ships are moored
Dock
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exiting the ship, the end of the cruise
DEBARK / DEBARKATION
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to board the ship, especially the start of the cruise.
EMBARK / EMBARKATION
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kitchen
GALLEY
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a ramp that connects the pier and the side of the ship by which passengers board.
GANGPLANK
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the opening at the side of the ship where one enter
GANGWAY
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toilet, bathroom
Head
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the ship's outer wall or outer shell, outer body
HULL
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ship's speed; one nautical mile per hour
KNOT
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an open deck where pool and sunbathing facilities are located
LIDO DECK
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elevator
LIFT
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supervises the waiters in a dining room
MIATRE D HOTEL
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to assemble the passengers and crew
MUSTER
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- assembly area especially important during drills, usually refers to the area where one would go to get into the lifeboats in case of emergency.
Muster station
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a small round window
Port hole
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destination that ships stop
Port of call
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an area where passengers can stroll; an upper deck
PROMENADE
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towards the rare of the ship
STERN
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smaller boat or lifeboat used to transfer passengers from ship to shore and vice versa when the ship is anchored offshore.
TENDER
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wall or partition separating cabins and compartments
BULKHEAD
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to take on fuel
BUNKERING
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a marker or float used to identify navigational landmark
BUOY
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room, or stateroom
CABIN
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one who cleans cabins.
CABIN STEWARD
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master, the commander of the ship
CAPTAIN
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stairway
COMPANIONWAY
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