Offshore ocean areas where there are no obstructions or navigation aids.
See Also:
offshore, off soundings, deeps
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operator (n)
Definition:
1) The person who has ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of a vessel. 2) A licensed master of a specific class or tonnage of vessel. (US Coast Guard)
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ordinary seaman (n)
Definition:
A class of merchant seaman with limited shipboard experience. In merchant service, a specific job category and description of a man’s position on board, rank or job classification, payroll level, union or merchant certificate.
See Also:
able seaman
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orlop deck (n)
Definition:
The lowest deck of a ship with four or more decks. (archaic)
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oscar (n)
Definition:
The phonetic term used on radio transmissions to represent the letter "o". (Thanks to Armin Maywald)
See Also:
phonetic alphabet
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outboard (n)
Definition:
1) A removable motor which is mounted over the stern, or in a motor well, of a small boat. 2) A boat having an outboard motor.
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outboard (adj)
Definition:
1) Referring to the outside of the hull. 2) Away from the center of the hull, in the direction of the sides of the ship, or away from the ship.
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outboard motor (n)
Definition:
A removable engine that is mounted on the stern of the boat, or in a motor well.
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outdrive (n)
Definition:
A transmission, shaft and propeller unit mounted outboard on the stern of the vessel.
See Also:
Z-drive
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outfoot (v)
Definition:
To sail faster than another sailboat.
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outhaul (n)
Definition:
A small line which leads from the clew of the sail to the end of the boom and used to put tension on the foot of the sail.
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outpoint (v)
Definition:
To be able to sail higher or closer to the eye of the wind than a competitor.
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outport (n)
Definition:
1) A landing destination remote from main harbours. 2) A small fishing village in Newfoundland.
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outrigger (n)
Definition:
1) A flotation device extended outboard of a very light boat to offer stability. 2) A halyard pole on a fishing boat used to spread trolling lines far apart to avoid tangling. 3) A spar used to pay out a cable clear of the side of the ship. 4) A hardware fitting used to mount an oarlock well over the side.
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outward bound (adj)
Definition:
Departing on a voyage to distant ports.
See Also:
blue peter
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overboard (adv)
Definition:
Referring to the direction over the side of the ship and into the water. “His watch fell overboard.”
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overfall (n)
Definition:
1) A breaking wave, or that part of a wave that falls down the face of an advancing mass of water. 2) A breaking wave formed where opposing currents, wind, or underwater obstacles trip the advancing mass of water. (Thanks to Ian Walker)
See Also:
breaker, wave, current
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overhaul (v)
Definition:
1) To repair completely by disassembling and replacing worn elements. 2) To separate the blocks in a block and tackle system. 3) To overtake another vessel underway.
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overhead (n)
Definition:
The inboard top cover of a compartment, as in: "In the top berth get up carefully or you will clock yourself on the overhead." On shore this is called the ceiling.
See Also:
ceiling
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overtaking (n)
Definition:
The situation when a vessel is passing another vessel heading in the same general direction.