Glossary
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TermDefinition
- General Nautical Terminology Vanishing Angle
The maximum degree of heel after which a vessel becomes unlikely to return to an upright position.
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Variation
Variation (magnetic declination) refers to the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a specific location on the Earth’s...
More Details - Flag / Pennant, Signals & Communication Code Flag Victor (V)
The International Maritime Signal Flag Victor.
Meaning
I require assistance.
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If appended with a Numeral Pennant, Velocity in kilometres... - General Nautical Terminology VDOP
A measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite geometry on vertical positioning accuracy. It...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Vector Chart
A digital nautical chart that represents navigational data using vector graphics, allowing for scalable and interactive mapping of maritime...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Velocity Made Good (VMG)
Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a nautical term that refers to the speed at which a vessel progresses towards a specific point of interest, typically...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP)
A measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite geometry on vertical positioning accuracy. It...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Signals & Communication Very High Frequency (VHF)
A range of radio frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz, commonly used in marine communication for short-range, line-of-sight transmissions.
Very...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Vessel
Any craft designed for transportation on water, including ships, boats, and other waterborne vehicles.
A vessel is any structure or craft...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Signals & Communication VHF
A range of radio frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz, commonly used in marine communication for short-range, line-of-sight transmissions.
Very...
More Details - Phonetic Alphabet, Signals & Communication Victor
Pronounced: VIK-tah
The term for the letter B in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.
- General Nautical Terminology Victualling
The process of planning and providing provisions to sustaining healthy humans on board a boat. Victualling isn't limited to just food and water,...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Weather (Meteorology) Violent Storm
Beaufort Scale - Force 11
A violent storm is a weather phenomenon characterised by strong winds exceeding 64 knots (74 miles per hour) and...
More Details - Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Letter V (Flag Semaphore)
Flag semaphore indicating the letter V.
- Morse Code, Signals & Communication Letter V (Morse Code)
International Morse Code sequence representing the letter V.
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation VMG
Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a nautical term that refers to the speed at which a vessel progresses towards a specific point of interest, typically...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology WakeTurbulence behind a vessel. Not to be confused with wash
- General Nautical Terminology WarpHeavy lines used for mooring, kedging or towing, and to move a vessel by hauling warps secured to a bollard or buoy
- General Nautical Terminology WarpsRopes or lines used for securing the vessel alongside.
- General Nautical Terminology WashThe waves created by a vessel. Not to be confused with wake.