seamanship

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“The quick response and excellent seamanship exhibited by Washington State Ferries highlights the incredible partnerships we have in the Puget Sound,” Lt.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

In a statement, Mr Robinson thanked the crew of the ship "whose seamanship and professionalism ensured a safe rescue".

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

Dozens of recommendations were laid out in a report regarding how to improve seamanship training, navigation, and use of ship equipment.

From Fox News • Jan. 9, 2022

Investigators later noted that a lack of adequate seamanship and navigation skills played critical roles in both incidents.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2021

Before we were allowed aboard the Rena, Dad delivered a series of lectures about navigation, tides, the magnetic compass, seamanship, rope-splicing, right-of-way, and nautical terminology.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey