Able-bodied
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000045
Relating to a seafarer who possesses the necessary physical fitness, experience, and qualifications to perform all routine duties on board a vessel. An able-bodied seaman (AB) typically holds a certificate of competency, demonstrating proficiency in tasks such as watchkeeping, steering, and maintenance. The specific requirements for an AB are outlined in international conventions like the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000045 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| References | able-bodied - definition and meaning (Wordnik) |
| Translations | German: vollmatrosen; Spanish: able-bodied; French: apte au service |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000045",
"term": "Able-bodied",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Relating to a seafarer who possesses the necessary physical fitness, experience, and qualifications to perform all routine duties on board a vessel. An able-bodied seaman (AB) typically holds a certificate of competency, demonstrating proficiency in tasks such as watchkeeping, steering, and maintenance. The specific requirements for an AB are outlined in international conventions like the STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers).",
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"references": [
"able-bodied - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "vollmatrosen",
"es": "able-bodied",
"fr": "apte au service"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/able-bodied/"
}
Record 48 of 7,311 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.