Water transport

unit of speed

A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the term sailor has its etymological roots from sailing, that is a time when sailing ships were the main mode of transport at sea, it now refers to the personnel of all watercraft regardless of the type of vessel, boat or ship. It encompasses people who operate ships professionally, be it for a military (navy) or civilian (merchant navy) or for sports or recreation. In a n

transportation on water surface (sea, lake, river, ...) or through water entity, using watercrafts

thumb|A dinghy thumb|A 17th-century sailing raft in Paita harbour (Peru). thumb|A container ship in the Suez Canal

ship's weight

craft of rafting involving the transport of wood by waterway. UNESCO intangible cultural heritage

enlisted rank in many navies around the world

thumb|A convoy of United States Army|U.S. Army trucks in [[Hawaii]] A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support and can help maintain cohesion within a unit. It may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.

automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is used by vessel traffic services

unofficial accolade given to the passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean westbound in regular service with the record highest speed

thumb|upright=1.35|Ormos Ammoudi, a roadstead in Santorini, Greece thumb|Santa Elena alongside Kriti Jade at Birzebbuga roadstead, Malta thumb|Ships on the roadstead "Aussenelbe Reede" in the north sea outside the river Elbe A roadstead or road is a sheltered body of water where ships can lie reasonably safely at anchor without dragging or snatching. Protected from rip currents, spring tides, or ocean swell, a roadstead can be open or natural, usually estuary-based, or may be created artificially. In maritime law, it is described as a convenient or safe place where boats usually anchor.

thumb|Dinghy of the schooner Adventuress thumb|Safety dinghy, yacht tender

method of burial

water transportation on rivers and other internal waters

thumb| Coastal lagoons fronted by barrier spits typically have entrances that migrate over time. Here, the entrance has been fixed by jetty construction. [[Carlsbad, California, April 1998.]] thumb|Aerial view of a jetty at Swakopmund, [[Namibia (2017)]]

facility where cargo containers are transshipped between different transport vehicles

canal especially intended to accommodate ships

thumb|upright=1.3|A sailor keeps watch aboard .|alt= Watchkeeping or watchstanding is the assignment of sailors to specific roles on a ship to operate it continuously. These assignments, also known at sea as watches, are constantly active as they are considered essential to the safe operation of the vessel and also allow the ship to respond to emergencies and other situations quickly. These watches are divided into work periods to ensure that the roles are always occupied at all times, while those members of the crew who are assigned to work during a watch are known as watchkeepers.

thumb|204x204px|Yachts are recreational boats thumb|Three different types of boats Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing. It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.

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port on an inland waterway

vessel which can carry smaller lighters (barge vessels)

thumb|Navigation markers, entrance of Fremantle, Western Australia|Fremantle harbour and the [[Swan River, Western Australia]] A body of water, such as a river, canal or lake, is navigable if it is deep, wide and calm enough for a water vessel (e.g. boats) to pass safely. Navigability is also referred to in the broader context of a body of water having sufficient under keel clearance for a vessel.

A thoroughfare is a primary passage or way of transport, whether by road on dry land or, by extension, via watercraft or aircraft. Originally, the word referred to a main road or open street which was frequented thoroughly.

thumb|upright=1.35| refueling in heavy seas Seakeeping ability or seaworthiness is a measure of how well-suited a watercraft is to conditions when underway. A ship or boat which has good seakeeping ability is said to be very seaworthy and is able to operate effectively even in high sea states.

flag designated for use on ships or at sea

Type of hourglass used at sea

clause that states that any ship carrying this substance must follow IMDG regulations

type of flume used to float logs down to a sawmill

voyage along inland waterways between river ports

1966 multilateral treaty

measure of the pulling power of a watercraft

part of boating equipment

literary genre

In the architecture of a ship, a companion or companionway is a raised and windowed hatchway in the ship's deck, with a ladder leading below and the hooded entrance-hatch to the main cabins. A companionway may be secured by doors or, commonly in sailboats, hatch boards which fit in grooves in the companionway frame. This allows the lowest board to be left in place during inclement weather to minimize water infiltration. The term may be more broadly used to describe any ladder between decks. File:Hatchboards.JPG|Set of hatch boards in companionway hatch. File:Hatchboards2.JPG|Set of hatch boa

moving logs (sawn tree trunks) downstream along waterways

thumb|right|Portaging a tandem Prospector canoe in Algonquin Park thumb|Canoe rest along a portage trail Portage or portaging (CA: ; ) is the practice of carrying water craft or cargo over land, either around an obstacle in a river, or between two bodies of water. A path where items are regularly carried between bodies of water is also called a portage. The term comes from French, where means "to carry", as in "portable".

nation which borders the sea

protocol defining proper placement, handling, use, and disposal of flags

form of intermodal transport

thumb|upright=1.35|Indonesian National Police|Police use a [[road roller to destroy bottles of illegal alcohol confiscated in Serpong, out of Jakarta, Indonesia on April 13, 2018.]]

docking facility that allows vehicles to enter or leave a ferry

device used to carry clean water more easily and efficiently than traditional methods, particularly in the developing world and rural areas

thumb|300px|1806 diagram of the Pyréolophore, drawn by the Niépce brothers

sailing maneuver usually implemented immediately upon learning of a man overboard

transfer of material from one ship to another at sea

thumb|upright|Syncrolift, Buenos Aires

system for global identification and tracking of ships

sailor who holds a license from a maritime authority to hold senior officer-level positions