SHIPBOARD TERMS
It is used on a regular basis at the cadet corps and during training and its essential for cadets to be acquainted with the terminology
What command means 'break time?'
Stand Easy
What is the most senior Petty Officer on a ship called?
Coxswain
What is ceremony for hoisting the national colours in the morning or the beginning of the training day called?
What is the left side of a ship when facing forward?
Port
What is the ceiling of a ship called?
Deckhead
What command means to stop or cease an action?
Belay
What is the office where administrative ship business is handled?
Ship's office
What is the lost and found place called?
What is the right side of a ship when facing forward?
Starboard
What is the passage or entrance used to board or leave a ship?
What command means to keep quiet?
Pipe down
Who is responsible for the organization and management of the ship's company?
Quartermaster
What does "Heads" refer to aboard a ship?
What term refers to the crew or personnel serving aboard a ship?
Ship's company
What is the movable bridge or ramp connecting a ship to the shore called?
Brow
What do you say when acknowledging an order from an officer?
Aye Aye Ma'am/Sir
What are the stores and equipment associated with the boatswain's duties called?
Boatswain's Stores
What is the naval term for the evening time when the sun goes down?
Sunset
What is the official record used to document important events aboard a ship?
Ship's log
What is the official record used to document important events aboard a ship?
Deck
What does the command "Pipe" refer to?
A command or announcement made using a boatswain's call
What term refers to all personnel belonging to a ship or unit?
Ship's Company
What is a common naval term for garbage?
Gash
What rank are you guys :)
Ordinary Cadets (OC)