Structural Parts
Functions
Terminology
Safety Equipment
Types of Vessels
100
What is the main body of the ship called?
What is the hull?
100
What is the primary function of the hull?
What is to provide buoyancy and protect the contents of the ship?
100
What does "draft" refer to in a vessel?
What is the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull?
100
What equipment is used to ensure safety during emergencies?
What are life jackets?
100
What type of vessel is designed for fishing?
What is a fishing boat?
200
What part of the ship helps to steer?
What is the rudder?
200
What role does the mast play?
What is to support the sails?
200
What is the term for the front of the ship?
What is the bow?
200
What device helps in navigation at sea?
What is a compass?
200
What is a cargo ship primarily used for?
What is to transport goods?
300
What is the watertight compartment called?
What is a bulkhead?
300
What is the purpose of the rudder?
What is to steer the ship?
300
What does "starboard" mean?
What does "starboard" mean?
300
What is a life raft used for?
What is for evacuation in case of emergency?
300
What distinguishes a yacht from other vessels?
What is it is primarily used for leisure?
400
What is the upper deck of the ship known as?
What is the superstructure?
400
What is the function of the keel?
What is to provide stability and prevent sideways drift?
400
What is the meaning of "port" in nautical terms?
What is the left side of the ship when facing forward?
400
What are flares used for on a vessel?
What is for signaling distress?
400
What type of ship is used for transporting passengers?
What is a cruise ship?
500
What is the bottom part of the ship that touches the water?
What is the keel?
500
How does the bow differ from the stern?
What is the bow is the front and the stern is the back?
500
What does "aft" refer to?
What is towards the back of the ship?
500
What safety gear is mandatory on all vessels?
What are life jackets?
500
What is the purpose of a tugboat?
What is to assist in maneuvering larger vessels?