sea·wor·thi·ness
ˈsēˌwərt͟hēnə̇s 
: the quality or state of being seaworthy
specifically
: the fitness of a ship for a particular voyage with reference to the condition of its hull and machinery, the extent of its fuel and provisions supply, the quality of its officers and crew, and its adaptability for the type of voyage proposed
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Adjective
That lawsuit alleged the crash was the result of negligence, mismanagement and the reckless operation of a vessel that was not seaworthy and should never have left port.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The carrier said that the vessel remains fully operational and seaworthy.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Many boats leaving Libya are overcrowded and barely seaworthy.
—Lefteris Pitarakis, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
The British label fabricates its seaworthy version from an ultra-heavyweight, 30-ounce Melton wool woven in England that can withstand wind and light rain.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Seaworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaworthy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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seaworthy
adjective
sea·wor·thy
-ˌwər-t͟hē
: fit or safe for a sea voyage
a seaworthy ship
seaworthiness
noun
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