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Neurath's boat (or Neurath's ship) is a simile used in anti-foundational accounts of knowledge, especially in the philosophy of science. It was first formulated by Otto Neurath . It is based in part on the Ship of Theseus which, however, is standardly used to illustrate other philosophical questions, to do with problems of identity . [ 1 ]
[3] [8] British Labour MP Ed Miliband said at a party conference that “they used to say a rising tide lifted all boats. Now the rising tide just seems to lift the yachts.” [9] [10] New Zealand Labour MP David Parker has stated that "We believe that a rising tide of economic growth should lift all boats, not just the super yachts." [11]
Ship watching using a telescope. Watching ships that pass through the Uraga Channel, at Kannonzaki Park, Yokosuka, Japan. Ship watching or ship spotting is a form of outdoor activity and tourism that is carried out worldwide by observing and photograph various ships in the waterways where there is a lot of ship traffic. [1]
Though the "orca wars" reference a fictional battle between human and killer whale, many online have taken their allegiances seriously, posting about being team orca or team human.
We go in rough seas but always with a big safety margin. We’re not gambling.” Even with that extra safety margin, though, he admits that crossing the Drake can be a hairy experience.
An AIS-equipped system on board a ship presents the bearing and distance of nearby vessels in a radar-like display format. A graphical display of AIS data on board a ship. The automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is used by vessel traffic services (VTS).
The following quote summarizes the use of the term: One of the most important principles of ship handling is that there be no ambiguity as to who is controlling the movements of the ship. One person gives orders to the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground tackle. This person is said to have the "conn."
Lookout boy aloft, by Harrison Weir A U.S. Navy sailor standing the lookout watch aboard a warship. A lookout or look-out is a person in charge of the observation of hazards. [1] The term originally comes from a naval background, where lookouts would watch for other ships, land, and various dangers. The term has now passed into wider parlance.