seakeeping

[ see-kee-ping ]

noun

1. the ability of a vessel to endure rough conditions at sea and navigate safely during long storms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seakeeping¹

First recorded in 1960–65; sea + keeping ( def )

Example Sentences

There may be some interesting reasons why the Zumwalt can perform well in rough seas, based upon an analysis of the topic in an essay by author Christopher Bassler from the Seakeeping Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.

From Fox News

“He was extremely impressed with the stability of the ship, particularly in hard turns, particularly in its seakeeping ability,” he told The Associated Press.

From Washington Times

The result was beam-length ratios were stretched and seakeeping and speed were achieved by adding horsepower to longer, leaner forms.

From Time Magazine Archive

She is an impressive ride with a stout feel and a tenacious approach to seakeeping that one must experience to appreciate.

From Time Magazine Archive

This would place operational efficiency and seakeeping ability in the most extreme geographic regions at a higher priority than achieving the maximum accommodation.

From Time Magazine Archive