Nautical Voice
“Astern” in Marine Glossary
“Astern” is a nautical term that describes the direction behind or towards the rear of a vessel. When a ship…
Read More »“Ballast keel” in Marine Glossary
A “ballast keel” refers to a heavy, typically elongated structure attached to the bottom of a sailboat’s hull, specifically keelboats…
Read More »“Ballast” in Marine Glossary
“Ballast” in the context of marine refers to the weight or material placed in a ship’s hull to improve its…
Read More »“Baggywrinkle” in Marine Glossary
“Baggywrinkle” is a term used in marine and sailing contexts to refer to a protective covering made of soft material,…
Read More »“Azimuth” in Marine Glossary
In marine terminology, “azimuth” refers to a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a fixed reference point (usually true north) to…
Read More »“Athwartship” in Marine Glossary
“Athwartship” is a nautical term used to describe a direction or position perpendicular to the centerline of a ship, running…
Read More »Meaning of “ECDIS”
“ECDIS” stands for “Electronic Chart Display and Information System.” It is a computer-based navigation system used in maritime operations to…
Read More »Meaning of “ARPA”
In the marine context, “ARPA” stands for “Automatic Radar Plotting Aid.” ARPA is a navigational system that utilizes radar technology…
Read More »Meaning of “AMIDSHIP”
“Amidship” refers to the central or middle section of a ship, specifically along its length. It is derived from the…
Read More »Meaning of “AMIDSHIPS”
The term “amidships” is a nautical term that refers to the middle portion of a ship or boat, both in…
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