Maritime Studies Exam Study Guide Flashcards

A complete list of vocabulary flashcards derived directly from the Maritime Studies study guide covering ship anatomy, vessel classifications, and general shipping terms.

Trade model

A framework or tool used to explain and calculate how goods move across the world's oceans using merchant ships.

Scarcity

When there are not enough goods for everyone.

Tariff

A public price list and notebook that a shipping line or port uses.

Indemnity contract

A legal promise where one party agrees to cover the financial losses or legal troubles of another party if something goes wrong.

Admiral

A very high-ranking officer in the Navy who leads a large group of ships.

Fleet

A large group of ships.

Potash

A group of mineral and manufactured salts that contain the element potassium.

Iron ore

A type of rock found in the ground that contains a lot of iron.

Major iron-ore producing countries

Australia, Brazil, China, India, and Russia.

Dry cargo

Solid goods that are not liquid or gas.

Rudder blade

A component used to help steer a vessel.

Sea-water line mark

A marking related to the vessel's waterline.

Deck

A horizontal surface/floor of a ship.

Hull

The main body of a ship.

Transom

The flat or relatively flat surface at the stern of a vessel.

Sidelights

Navigation lights located on the sides of a vessel.

Gunwale

The upper edge of a boat's side.

Freeboard

The distance from the waterline to the upper deck/side of the vessel.

Length overall (LOA)

The overall length of the ship.

Midships

The middle portion of a vessel.

Bow

The front end of a ship.

Load line

A marking that indicates how deeply a vessel may be loaded.

Draft

The vertical distance from the waterline to the bottom of the vessel.

Keel

The main longitudinal structural member along the bottom of a ship.

Beam

The width of a ship at its widest point.

Portside

The left side of a vessel when facing forward.

Propeller

A rotating device used to propel a ship through the water.

Superstructure

The structure built above the main deck of a vessel.

Ship's hold

A space used for carrying cargo.

Steam engines and diesel engines

Types of engines used to power ships.

Lifeboat

A boat carried aboard a vessel for emergency use.

Load-line markings

Markings used to indicate the allowable loading/waterline conditions of a vessel.

Proper vessel trim

The condition where the bow should not be lower than the stern.

Rudder shaft

The shaft that connects/supports the rudder.

Seven major ship types

Container ship, oil/product tanker, bulk carrier, LNG carrier, Ro-Ro, cruise ship, and livestock carrier.

Container ship

A ship designed to transport cargo containers.

Oil/product tanker

A ship designed to transport liquid petroleum or petroleum products.

Bulk carrier

A ship designed to carry large quantities of bulk cargo.

LNG carrier

A ship designed to transport liquefied natural gas.

Ro-Ro

Roll-on/Roll-off.

Ro-Ro ship

A ship designed to carry wheeled vehicles that can be driven or rolled onto and off the ship.

Cruise ship

A passenger ship designed for cruising and carrying passengers.

Livestock carrier

A ship designed to transport live animals.

Livestock carrier required features

Ventilation/high airflow and systems for feeding and watering the animals.

Purpose of livestock carrier ventilation

To provide adequate airflow for the animals.

Specialized and passenger ship classes

Types of ships designed for specialized cargo or passenger transportation.

Ship dimensions and terminology

Terms used to describe the size, shape, and important parts of a vessel.

Principal dimensions and hull-form terms

Draft, keel, and beam.

Major ship structure terms

Portside, propeller, and superstructure.

General cargo ship arrangement terms

Hold, steam engine/diesel, and lifeboat.