Seaworthy

usgb/ˈsiːwɜːrði/
adjective

A ship or boat is seaworthy if it is in a good enough condition to sail on the sea.

The old ship was restored to a seaworthy condition.
Visual representation of "seaworthy" - A ship or boat is seaworthy if it is in a good enough condition to sail on the sea.

Often appears as...

  • seaworthy vessel
  • seaworthy condition
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Safety Focus

Seaworthy implies the boat is safe to travel, not just functional.

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After rigorous testing, the vessel was declared seaworthy.
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Technical Assessment

Professional judgment is often required to deem something seaworthy.

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The inspector checked the hull and engine before considering it seaworthy.
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Condition Specific

Seaworthy refers to the boat's condition, not size or type.

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Despite its small size, the fishing boat was surprisingly seaworthy.
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