Cruise Industry and Nautical Terms

Flashcards about the benefits and disadvantages of the cruise industry, plus nautical terms and ship personnel.

Benefits

Hassle-free vacation, escape from daily stress, great care and comfort, visit several places in one trip, a new experience, lots of things to do, great chance to shop, easy to meet new people, Cruises are perfect for group trips, romantic experience, learn new things, great way to celebrate a special event, People love to talk about how amazing cruises are, Cruises represent a safe travel experience, You get a lot for what you pay, You know what you’re paying in advance.

disadvantage

You won’t have much time to spend at each stop, You’ll be close to other travelers, Food options may be limited, Traveling with kids can be challenging, You might feel seasick.

CV

Container Vessel

DS

Diesel Ship

MS

Motor Ship

MTS

Motor Turbine Ship

MV

Motor Vessel

MY

Motor Yacht

NV

Nuclear Vessel

SB

Steamboat

STR

Steamer

SS

Steamship

SV

Sailing Vessel

TS

Turbine Ship

TSS

Turbine Steam Ship

TV

Turbine Vessel

AFT

The back of the boat.

FANTAIL

The part that sticks out at the back of the ship.

STERN

The back of the ship.

ALLEYWAY

A passageway or corridor

AMIDSHIP

In the center of the ship or toward the middle part of the ship.

ASTERN

At or near the back of the boat.

BACKWASH

The splash or waves made behind a moving ship.

BAREBOAT CHARTER

Renting a boat you sail yourself or a boat rental with no crew included.

BEAM

How wide the ship is at its widest point.

BELLS

The ship’s bell rings once every half hour, starting at 4:30, 8:30, and 12:30, adding one bell each time until there are eight.

BILGE

The flat bottom part of the ship before the sides go up.

BEARING

The direction from the ship to a specific destination, shown in degrees.

BINNACLE

A case that holds a ship's compass, with a lamp for nighttime use.

BERTH

A bed typically fixed to a wall; also a place where a ship docks.

DOCK

A structure where a ship ties or docks.

BOW

The front part of the ship.

FORE or FOREWARD

Toward the front of the vessel.

STEM

The front part of the ship.

BRIDGE

The captain's control area, where the ship is steered.

BULKHEAD

Any of the walls that divide different sections of the ship.

BULWARK

The part of the ship's side that is above the upper deck.

BUOY

A float or marker used to indicate a navigable channel.

CAPSTAN

A motor-driven spindle used to wind cables.

CLEAT

A device used to fasten or secure cables or ropes.

COAMING

A raised partition at the base of doorways to prevent water from entering; a threshold.

COMPANIONWAY

A stairway, such as those between decks.

COLORS

A national flag or ensign displayed on the mast or stern of a ship.

CONTAINERSHIPS

Containers or boxes used for transporting cargo.

CROWS NEST

A platform located high on the ship's mast.

DEBARK

To leave the ship, to get off, or to go ashore.

DISEMBARK

To disembark or go ashore.

PORT OF DISEMBARKATION

The port where a sailing or cruise ends, and passengers disembark.

EMBARK

To go aboard.

PORT OF EMBARKATION

The port where passengers board the ship, the starting point.

DAVIT

A device on a ship used to lift lifeboats or the anchor.

DECK PLAN

The diagram of a ship that shows cabins, public areas, and other sections.

DRAFT

The depth of water a ship requires to float.

EVEN KEEL

The ship in a stable vertical position.

FATHOM

A measure of length, approximately 6 feet, used mainly to determine the depth of water.

FREE PORT

A port free of customs duty and other customs regulations.

FREIGHTER

A ship that primarily carries cargo but may also transport a limited number of passengers.

FUNNEL

The smokestack or chimney of a ship.

GALLEY

A ship’s kitchen

GANGWAY

Where you leave and enter the ship

HATCH

An opening on deck that leads to a cargo hold

HEAD

Toilet facilities

HAWSEHOLE

A hole in the ship's bow for running cables through.

HAWSER

A cable, often made of steel, used to secure or tow a ship.

HELM

The apparatus by which a ship is steered.

HOLD

The interior of the ship where cargo is stored.

HOVERCRAFT

A vehicle or craft that travels while being supported by air pressure.

HULL

The outer walls of a ship.

JACOB’S LADDER

A rope ladder usually with wooden rungs.

KEEL

A horizontal steel plate that runs along the bottom of a ship, supporting the whole frame.

LIDO

An area by a pool, typically outdoors.

LOG

Official daily record of a ship’s progress.

MANIFEST

List or invoice of a ship’s passengers or cargo.

Moor

To secure a ship to a fixed place.

MUSTER DRILL

The process of acquainting passengers with the ship’s regulations and safety operations before sailing.

PLIMSOLL LINE

A mark showing the maximum permitted load for ships carrying cargo

PORT

Left side of a ship, sometimes called larboard.

STARBOARD

Right side of the ship.

PORTHOLE

Window

PROMENADE DECK

A deck area designed for walking.

QUAY

A wharf or pier. Also a dock.

REGISTRY

A ship’s certificate of registration issued by a country, which does not necessarily indicate any quality of service/safety.

REPOSITIONING

When a ship moves to a new area for cruise service.

RUDDER

A movable, vertical device used for steering the ship.

RUNNING LIGHTS

Three lights (green on the starboard side, red on the port side, white at the top of the mast ) that are required to be on when the ship is in motion between sunset and sunrise.

STABILIZER

A retractable fin that extends from the sides of the ship to reduce sway and rolling.

STATEROOM

Cabin

STOWAWAY

An unregistered passenger; a hiding place.

SWATH

Small Water Plane Area Twin Hull; a ship design minimizing pitching and rolling.

TENDER

A small boat used to carry passengers to port when the ship cannot dock, and also used as a lifeboat.

TRANSDERM SCOP

A band-aid-like patch placed behind the ear to prevent motion sickness discomfort.

TUG

A vessel equipped with heavy-duty engines used for towing

WAKE

The waves or smooth water caused by the motion of a ship passing through water.

LEE OR LEEWARD

The direction away from the wind.

WINDWARD

The direction toward the wind.

WATERLINE

The line on the side of the ship’s hull corresponding to the surface of the water.

WEIGH

To hoist or raise the anchor.

YAW

To steer off course.

CAPTAIN

The highest-ranking person on the ship is in charge of steering the ship, managing the crew, and making important decisions; the MASTER OF THE SHIP.

STAFF CAPTAIN

Also called the executive officer, this person is the captain’s main assistant.