Glossary
Nautical chart abbreviations are like the secret code of the seas—except instead of buried treasure, they lead to rocks, buoys, and mysterious dashed lines that scream, 'Don’t sail here.' Learning them can feel like cracking a pirate’s encrypted diary, but don’t worry, matey! With clever tools, quirky mnemonics, and a splash of humour, we’ll help you go from 'What’s "FOUL" mean? to confidently navigating the “Wk” wrecks and “Fl G” flashes like a salty sea captain. Think of it as Rosetta Stone, but for avoiding sandbanks!
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- General Nautical Terminology VDOP
Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP) is a measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP)
Vertical Dilution of Precision (VDOP) is a measure used in satellite navigation systems, such as GPS, to quantify the impact of satellite...
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 - Phonetic Alphabet Victor
Phonetic alphabet letter V.
Request for Assistance: When a vessel displays the Victor flag, it indicates that the vessel is in distress or...
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...
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