seakeeping

1 7.5

How well a ship works and stays safe in different sea conditions

noun
/ˈsiːkiːpɪŋ/

Specialized

: navegabilidad

seakeeping ability

Examples

Later, he dealt with the seakeeping analysis of ships and was instrumental in the development of a seakeeping panel code.

Academic text (2007)
Later, he dealt with the seakeeping analysis of ships and was instrumental in the development of a seakeeping panel code.

Academic text (2007)
At Germanischer Lloyd, he developed hydrodynamic seakeeping analysis methods for fixed and floating offshore structures, including mooring aspects and crane ship behavior.

Academic text (2007)
The yacht's excellent seakeeping ensured a smooth ride even in rough waters.
Engineers focused on improving the seakeeping of the vessel to enhance safety in stormy conditions.
The cruise ship is renowned for its seakeeping abilities, allowing it to handle turbulent seas with ease.

Synonyms

seaworthiness

vsseakeeping

Specialized

1 7.0

Being safe and fit for a ship to travel on the sea

focuses on operating safely and effectively across different sea conditions

seakindliness

vsseakeeping

Specialized

1 9.9

A ship or boat that stays steady and feels comfortable in rough seas

emphasizes safe and effective operation rather than comfort alone

Surface Forms

seakeeping singular

seakeepings plural

Morphology

seakeeping = sea + keeping (semi-transparent) = sea + keep + ing

The components 'sea' + 'keeping' are recognizable, but the specialized maritime meaning ('a ship's behaviour in waves') is technical and not fully predictable for general learners.

Etymology

Seakeeping is made from sea and keeping, and keep here means 'to hold' or 'to look after'. So, seakeeping is about how well a ship 'keeps' steady, safe and comfortable in different sea conditions.