Ship Parts
The front part of the ship
bow
Equipment used to keep a person afloat in water
lifejacket
What is the unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour?
knot
Morocco is bordered by these two major bodies of water
Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
This Moroccan port city was an important hub for trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas during the 18th and 19th centuries
Tangier
stern
muster station
What is weight added to stabilize a ship?
This narrow strait separates Morocco from Spain and connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
Strait of Gibraltar
This Moroccan city, located on the Atlantic coast, is famous for its historic Portuguese-built port
Essaouira
The part of the ship where the captain controls it
bridge
The international distress signal sent by radio
SOS or MAY DAY
What is the process of securing a ship to a dock or buoy?
This Moroccan city is home to the largest port in North Africa
Tangier
Moroccan sailors were known for trading this popular spice along maritime routes
saffron
The opening in the side of the ship for loading or unloading cargo
hatch
What does SOLAS stand for?
Safety of Life at Sea
What is a signal sent to indicate a ship is in danger?
distress signal
These two small Spanish enclaves are located on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast
Ceuta and Melilla
This famous Moroccan traveler from Tangier journeyed across the Indian Ocean and beyond in the 14th century
Ibn Battouta
The underwater part of the ship that provides stability
keel
What does the IMO's ICS stand for?
International Maritime Organization's International Code of Signals
What technology uses sound waves to detect objects underwater?
sonar
This Moroccan river, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near Safi, is one of the most important rivers for shipping and fishing in the country
Oum Er-Rbia River
During the 12th century, this Moroccan dynasty established a powerful navy and expanded maritime trade routes
Almohad dynasty