July 25, 2019

Nautical Terms and Naval Expressions: Seamanship Edition Part 3

Driving a U.S. Navy warship is a team effort! Read below for information on some of the positions that make up a bridge watch team and learn the historical origins of some of the terms. OFFICER OF THE DECKAt sea, the officer of the deck (OOD) is stationed on the ship's bridge and is in charge of the navigation and safety of the ship. The OOD, often