seamanship

Example Sentences

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Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in December that damage to submarine infrastructure had become "so frequent" that it cast doubt on the idea the damage could be considered "accidental" or "merely poor seamanship".

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

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

A report laid out dozens of recommendations to beef up training in seamanship, navigation and the use of ship equipment, as well as ways to improve sleep and stress management.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2022

Following those cases, several officers were fired and the Navy promised it would refocus on seamanship.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2021

As there is no motive for concealment, I am permitted to use them, and accordingly send you a rescript, simply omitting technical details of seamanship and supercargo.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker