seamanship; maritime skills
Refers to the practical skills and knowledge required for operating and navigating a vessel at sea. Often used in professional or licensing contexts.
He is studying to obtain a maritime license.
海技の向上は安全な航海に不可欠だ。
Improving seamanship is essential for safe navigation.
maritime officer; ship's officer
seamen's competency certificate
Compound of 海 (sea) and 技 (skill, technique). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with maritime competence.