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Glossary of Ship
| Aft Toward the rear of the vessel. Alleyway Any passageway on the vessel Beam Cabins above the waterline Berth A space to anchor/moor the vessel, a build-in bed Bow Forward or front part of ship. Blast The sound of the ship’s whistle Bridge Navigation and command center of the vessel. Bulkhead Upright partition (walls) used to divide various sections of the ship into rooms. Cabin Officer and/or crew quarters (see also Stateroom). Course Direction the ship is sailing. Crew Area Crew access only. Crew Bar Located in the crew area of the vessel only. It is a social gathering place where crew interact with each other (have a good time, that is!). Crew I.D. Usually a laminated card used as a means of identification the ship's company on board and while in port. Crew Mess Dining facilities for non-officer crew members. Cruise Staff Department Handles the day-to-day passenger activities and social events. Customs Government officials responsible for regulating goods, services and supplies into a country. Customs Manifest Document listing all personal goods of crew members. Daily Program Passenger program outlining the day to day activities of all events and ship information. Deck Floor. Deck Department Responsible for the overall operation and navigation of the vessel. Disembark/Debark Leave the vessel. Dock The structure such as a pier in which the vessel ties up when in port. Draft Measurement in feet from waterline to lowest point of ship's keel. Dry Dock Vessel is completed removed from the water to institute repairs to the keel. Embarkation/Embark To go aboard the vessel. Fire Doors Special doors located throughout the ship that close after a command from the bridge; they are fire retardant. Food & Beverage Department Handles the day-to-day operations of food supplies, food regulations and management of the galley. Fore and Aft Front and back of the vessel, refers to the entire vessel. Galley Vessel's kitchen. Gangway Platform or ramp for embarkation and disembarkation to a dock or tender used for convenience and security. Helm Vessel's steering wheel. Hotel Department Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the passenger facilities and related departments. Immigration Government officials responsible for granting citizens permission to or restricting entry to a country. Keel The bottom portion of the vessel submerged in water. Knot One nautical mile per hour (6,080.2 ft) as compared to land mile of 5,280 ft. Leeward Side of the vessel or island that is protected from the wind. Letter of Employment A written document from the company as proof of employment. Lifeboat Small boat carried on the vessel and used in case of emergency. Muster Station A place to assemble passengers and/or crew during a lifeboat drill. Open Seating Free access to unoccupied tables in the dining room, as opposed to assigned seating. Port To the left, facing forward of the bow. Port-of-Call Country, island or territory the vessel visits. Purser's Office The central administrative office on board for passengers as well as crew members. Registry The country in which the vessel is registered. Roll Sway of the ship from side to side. Salary Because length of contracts on board vessels vary from month to month, quoting a monthly salary instead of yearly is the standard in the maritime industry. Sign-On Start of a contract. Sign-Off End of a contract. Slops Crew store managed by crew members offering everything from snacks to toiletries. Starboard To the right, facing forward of the bow. Stateroom Passenger quarters. Stem Extreme bow of the vessel. Stern Rear of the vessel. Stowaway Illegal passenger. Tender Small vessel used to transport passengers and/or crew or supplies to and from shore when ship is at anchor. Most large ships carry their own tenders, which are maintained as lifeboats in case of an emergency. USPH United Stated Public Health. Sets the standard for public health and quality food control on board vessels entering United States territory. Watertight Doors Special doors that seal off sections of the ship in case of flooding. Weigh Anchor To raise anchor in preparation for departure. Wet Dock Repairs made without removing the vessel from the water. Windward Facing into or the direction towards the wind. | |
Категория: Круизные компании | Добавил: Rus (03.04.2008)
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