Terminology Flashcards
A/B (ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN)
A member of the deck crew who can perform all the duties of an experienced seaman
AFT
Near or towards the stern of the vessel
MIDSHIP
Middle portion of the vessel
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
Document containing all important info regarding terms of agreement between the master and the crew
ASTERN
The vessel moving backwards
AUTOPILOT
An Instrument that automatically controls a vessels steering gear to help her follow a pre determined track through the water
BAGGED CARGO
Various cargo packed in sacks or bags
BALLAST
Heavy substances loaded onto a vessel to improve stability, usually sea water
BEAM
Width of a ship
BOATSWAIN (BOSUN)
Highest ranked rating on the ship who’s in charge of all deck hands
BOILERS
Steam generating units used to generate steam for propulsion and for heating
BOW THRUSTERS
Propellors in the bow to aid in the manoeuvring
BREAKBULK VESSEL
General cargo ship that carries cargo mostly on pallets, resulting in labour-intensive labour-intensive loading and unloading
BREAKBULK CARGO
Goods carried in the cargo hold rather than containers
BULK CARGO
Cargo shipped in lose condition
BULK CARRIER
Ships specifically designed to transport largo amount of bulk cargo
BULKHEAD
A vertical partition separating different compartments
BUNKERS
Fuel consumed by the engines of a ship
BUOY
A floating object marking the navigable limits of channels, sunken dangers, isolated rocks, etc
CARGO HANDLING
The act of loading and discharging a cargo ship
CARGO PLAN
A plan of all the cargo loaded on a cargo ship
CARRIERS
Owners or operators of vessels providing transportation to shippers
CHANDLER
A person who deals in the selling of provisions, dried stores, etc
CHEMICAL TANKER
Ship designed to transport chemicals
CHIEF MATE
Second in command
COMPLEMENT
Number of officers and crew employed upon a vessel for its safe navigation and operation
CONSIGNEE
The person who cargo is consigned
CONSIGNOR
The person named in the bill of lading as the one whome has sent the cargo
CONTAINER
A steel box used for the carriage of goods
CONTAINER SHIP
A ship designed to handle containerised cargo
DEADWEIGHT
The number of tonnes of cargo, stores and bunkers that the ship can transport
DECKHAND
Seaman who works on the deck of a ship who assists the officers during navigation and manoeuvring
DECK OFFICER
Someone who assists the master with navigation at sea and supervises the handling of cargo when in port
DECK HOUSE
Small superstructure on the top deck of a vessel which contains the helm and other navigational instruments
DEEP SEA TRADES
Traffic routes of cargo and passenger vessels
DOUBLE BOTTOM
Term for all watertight spaces contained between the outside bottom plating, the tank top and the margin plate
DRAFT
Depth of a ship in water
DRY CARGO
Cargo that’s not liquid
DRY CARGO SHIP
Vessel that carries dry cargo
DRY DOCK
Enclosed basin into which a ship is taken for underwater cleaning and repairs
ETA
Estimated time of arrival
ETD
Estimated time of departure
EVEN KEEL
When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same
FORECASTLE
The raised part of the forward end of a ships hull, mostly used for storage
GANGWAY
A narrow platform used as a passage by persons entering or leaving a vessel
GAS TANKER
Specially designed vessels for the transport of liquified gases
GENERAL CARGO
Goods carried in holds rather than containers
GROSS TONNAGE (GT)
The volume of a vessels enclosed spaces
NET TONNAGE (NT)
The volume of a vessels enclosed spaces and its holds
GROSS REGISTERED TONS
A measurement of the internal volume of a ship with certain spaces excluded
HARBOUR MASTER
A person who has the experience of a certified master mariner and has good knowledge of the characteristics of the port and its whole area
HATCH
An opening, generally rectangular, in a ship’s deck providing access to the compartment below
HAZARDOUS CARGO
Cargo of a dangerous nature
HELM
A tiller or wheel generally on the bridge or wheelhouse of a ship to turn the rudder during manoeuvring and navigation
HELMSMAN
An able-bodied seaman entrusted with the steering of a vessel
HOLD
The large compartments below the main deck for storing general cargo
HULL
Shell or body of the ship
IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO
International Maritime Organisation
ITINERARY
Route/Schedule
JACKUP
A deck with legs that can be jacked up or down
KEEL
The bottom-most structural member around which the hull of a ship is built
KNOT
Unit of speed in navigation, which is the rate of one nautical mile per hour
LAID-UP
Ship not in service
LIFEBOAT
A specially constructed boat, which can withstand heavy, rough seas
LINER
A cargo or passenger vessel
LNG
Liquified Natural Gas
LOAD LINE
The line on a vessel indicating the maximum depth to which a vessel can sink when loaded with cargo
LOOKOUT
A member of crew stationed on the forecastle or bridge to watch out for any dangerous objects or other vessels approaching
LPG
Liquified Petroleum Gas
MAIN DECK
The main continuous deck running from fore to aft
MASTHEAD LIGHT
A white light positioned over the fore and aft centreline of the vessel
MOORING LINE
A cable or line used to tie up a ship
OIL TANKER
A ship designed to carry oil in bulk
PALLET
A flat tray made of wood or steel, oil which goods can be stacked
PANAMAX
A vessel designed to fit through the Panama Canal
PASSENGER SHIP
A ship with accommodation to carry motor than 12 passengers
PILOT
A person who is qualified to assist the master of a ship to navigate when entering or leaving port
PORT-SIDE
The left hand side of a ship when facing forward
PRODUCTS TANKER
A tanker designed to carry refined petroleum products in bulk
PROPANE CARRIER
A ship designed to carry propane in bulk
PURSER
Ships officer who oversees accounts
QUATERS
Accommodation on a ship
REEFER
Refrigerator Ship
RO/RO SHIP
Freight ship or ferry with facilities for vehicles to drive on and off ramps
SEA TRIALS
A series of trials conducted by ship builders to test the sea worthiness of a new vessel
SEA WORTHINESS
The condition of a ship
SELF-GEARED SHIP
A ship with its own gear, or cranes for loading and discharging of cargo
SEMISUBMERSIBLE
A ship able to submerge part of itself
SHIPS ARTICLES
A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment
SHIP’S STABILITY
Seaworthiness of a ship regarding the centrifugal force which enables her to remain upright
SISTER SHIPS
Ships built on the same design
SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea Convention
STARBOARD
Right hand side of a ship when facing forward
STERN
The rear of a ship
STERNWAY
Reverse movement of a vessel
STOWAGE
The placing of goods in a ship in such a way as to ensure the safety and stability of a ship
TANKER
A bulk carrier designed to carry liquid cargo
TERMINAL
The business unit ion ports where cargo is handles or where passengers board from on passenger vessels
TEU
Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (Containers)
TONNAGE
A quantity of cargo, normally expressed as a number of tons
TRIM
Relationship between a ships draughts fore and aft
TUG
A small vessel designed to tow or push large ships
WATCH
The day at sea is divided into six four-hour periods. On duty for four hours then off duty for eight.
