seaworthy

American  

[see-wur-thee] / ˈsiˌwɜr ði /

adjective

seaworthier, seaworthiest

1. constructed, outfitted, manned, and in all respects fitted for a voyage at sea.

2. safe for a voyage at sea.

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seaworthy British  

/ ˈsiːˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage

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Other Word Forms

• seaworthiness noun
• unseaworthiness noun
• unseaworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of seaworthy

First recorded in 1800–10; sea + -worthy

Example Sentences

"There were no injuries among the crew. According to preliminary assessments, the vessel remains seaworthy, and there are no signs of serious structural damage," it added.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

These features, along with previous reconstruction experiments, indicate these were seaworthy vessels, a conclusion supported by the presence at the site of stone tools linked to nearby islands.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

Coast Guard said there were no injuries to the 19 crew members aboard the vessel, Genius Star XI, and that it remained seaworthy.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Sailors and fishermen immediately started searching in whatever craft remained seaworthy.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

With scrap lumber from Endurance and a small and precious collection of used nails, he began raising the sides of the boats to make them more seaworthy.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong