noun
boat; watercraft
A somewhat formal or technical term for small to medium-sized vessels, often used in news reports, official documents, or military contexts. Covers a range of boats and small ships.
救助隊が舟艇で被災地に向かった。
The rescue team headed to the disaster area by boat.
海上自衛隊の舟艇が訓練を行っている。
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's watercraft are conducting exercises.